ABF Transaction Support & Platform Operations

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Job Details

Title:

ABF Transaction Support & Platform Operations

Corporate

Title:

Senior Associate

Department:
Asset Based Finance

Location:

Charlotte, NC, Boston, MA, or New York, NY

Barings is seeking a highly organized and execution‑focused professional to support the Asset‑Backed Finance (ABF) platform in a Transaction Support & Platform Operations role. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the day‑to‑day operational execution, discipline, and consistency of the ABF platform by supporting transaction execution, maintaining clear processes and controls, and assisting with platform governance activities.

The role sits at the intersection of investment, operations, and internal business partners and provides hands‑on support across public and private asset‑backed strategies, including residential, consumer, and commercial asset finance. The individual will be responsible for the “blocking and tackling” required to help new deals close efficiently while supporting a controlled, scalable operating environment.

• Transaction Support & Deal Execution
  • Provide hands‑on operational support for new ABF transactions from approval through close
  • Manage transaction checklists, timelines, and deliverables across internal teams (legal, compliance, operations, finance, tax, technology) and external parties (counsel, counter parties, servicers, trustees, custodians)
  • Track open items, dependencies, and execution risks; proactively escalate issues and help drive resolutions
  • Support transaction documentation, data setup, and system onboarding to ensure operational readiness at close
  • Act as a key execution partner to the investment team, allowing deal professionals to focus on structuring and investment decisions

• Platform Operations & Controls Support
  • Assist in maintaining ABF policies, procedures, and control documentation in alignment with firm‑wide standards and regulatory expectations
  • Support monitoring of adherence to documented processes and controls; help identify gaps or improvement opportunities
  • Assist with internal reviews, audits, and information requests related to ABF activities

• Process Documentation & Continuous Improvement
  • Help document end‑to‑end ABF processes, including origination, due diligence, approvals, execution, settlement, and ongoing monitoring
  • Translate “how work actually happens” into clear, practical, and auditable process documentation
  • Support process mapping and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, consistency, and scalability

• Cross‑Functional Coordination & Platform Support
  • Serve as a point of coordination across multiple operational work streams, including data management, reporting, servicing oversight, and vendor relationships
  • Partner with technology and data teams to support system usage, workflows, and process alignment
  • Assist with onboarding new asset types, counter parties, vendors, and servicing arrangements by supporting operational setup and documentation

• Reporting & Communication
  • Support preparation of internal updates on transaction status, operational metrics, and platform initiatives
  • Maintain organized records and materials to support effective communication with internal stakeholders and leadership

• 3-5 years of experience in operations, transaction support, middle office, or related roles within asset management, structured credit, or financial services
• Experience supporting process mapping, swimlane diagrams, or operational workflows to improve clarity, consistency, or control across teams
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Comfort working cross functionally with investment,…