Associate Director - Asset Based Finance Operations

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Title: Associate Director, Asset Based Finance Operations

Business Unit: Global Portfolio Services

Location: Sydney, Australia

Barings is a leading global financial services firm dedicated to meeting the evolving investment and capital needs of our clients and customers. Through active asset management and direct origination, we provide innovative solutions and access to differentiated opportunities across public and private capital markets. A subsidiary of MassMutual, Barings maintains a strong global presence with business and investment professionals located across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific.

Job Summary

We are seeking an Associate Director, Asset Based Finance Operations to join our Sydney office. The successful candidate will support the Global Portfolio Services team by delivering high-quality investment operations for Barings ABF Australia, including portfolio and stakeholder reporting, fund administration, and trade settlement.
The platform invests in Australian residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) and asset-backed securities (ABS) and forms part of Barings’ broader Global Asset-Backed Finance capability. This role offers broad exposure to listed and unlisted fund structures and regular interaction with internal teams, counterparties, custodians, and external service providers.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support fund operations for Barings ABF investment funds, including the ASX-listed investment trust and unlisted investment trusts, fund net asset value review, unitholder distribution support, service-provider liaison, and payment processing.
• Prepare, verify, and coordinate monthly client and stakeholder reporting for distribution to internal and external audiences.
• Provide support across the trade lifecycle, coordinating with market counterparties, custodians and internal stakeholders to ensure the timely, accurate and efficient settlement of trades.
• Reconcile daily portfolio and cash positions, investigating variances and escalating issues where required.
• Maintain accurate operational records and support process documentation across fund administration, reporting, and settlement activities.
• Provide operational support for the ABF investment team.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years’ experience in fund administration, finance, accounting, settlements and investment operations, or a related analytical role.
• Sound understanding of core finance and investment concepts, with experience in fixed income or funds management viewed favourably.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, with the ability to work confidently with data, reconciliations, and reporting outputs.
• Highly organised and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet recurring operational deadlines.
• Self-motivated and accountable, with a demonstrated ability to work independently, follow through on tasks, and escalate issues appropriately.
• Clear and professional communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with internal stakeholders, external service providers, custodians, and counterparties.
• Collaborative and positive team approach, with a willingness to contribute to process improvement and support a high-standard operating environment.

Requisite Skills

Additional Skills

Barings is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer; Minority/Female/Age/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Individual with Disability/Protected Veteran. We welcome all persons to apply.