Senior Assistant, Executive Assistant

At Barings, we are as invested in our associates as we are in our clients. We recognize those who work diligently for us and reward them for personal and professional integrity, communication skills, distinct competencies and expertise in specific strategies, ability to collaborate as a team member and true dedication to the interests of our clients.

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 Mass Mutual, Barings maintains a strong global presence with business and investment professionals located across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific.

Barings is seeking a senior level Executive Assistant to support the Head of North American Insurance & Intermediary and Head of North American Institutional. This position is located in Charlotte.

The candidate selected will provide reliable, proactive and confidential executive administrative support to the Head of North American Insurance & Intermediary and Head of North American Institutional. Position is responsible for administrative support duties including, but not limited to:

• Managing leader email inbox, triaging and prioritizing tasks, and handling inquiries where appropriate
• Calendar management (coordinating with other assistants to schedule meetings, resolve conflicts, reserve meeting space, ensure technology is set up)
• Coordinate travel planning and handle expense management for complex and worldwide travel
• Responsible for meeting management, including preparing agendas, taking notes, and driving action items to completion
• Coordinate events and team gatherings
• Managing documentation, data entry, and other administrative tasks as needed
• Other special projects as required

• Strong executive presence with experience supporting executives in a highly professional and fast-paced environment
• Advanced skillset utilizing Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint and Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat
• Ability to organize tasks and assign order of priority for a leader
• Proven ability to serve as a trusted partner, maintain confidentiality, and deliver upward feedback to senior leaders
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make decisions independently in line with leader’s style and preferences
• Experience booking complex domestic and international travel preferred
• Takes initiative in problem solving and ownership of tasks
• High sense of urgency
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• College degree is preferred; minimum Associates’ degree or equivalent #LI-JS1

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.

• Medical (including Virtual Care), Prescription, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Fitness Center Reimbursement Program (Including Online Memberships)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fertility Benefits
• FINANCIAL WELL-BEING Highly competitive 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company Contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) - Health Care & Dependent Care
• Retirement Health Reimbursement Account
• LIFE INSURANCE Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance Spouse and Child Life Insurance
• TIME OFF, DISABILITY AND LEAVE OF ABSENCE Paid…