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About the job

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.

We thank you for your interest in joining the Barings team, and invite you to explore our current employment opportunities.

Title: Information Architecture

Business Unit: Enterprise Data

Location: Charlotte, NC

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

Barings’ Enterprise Data group is seeking a highly skilled and adaptable professional to join the Information Architecture team. This team is responsible for ensuring that enterprise data is accurate, trusted, accessible, and fit for use across investment teams, operations, client reporting, and regulatory processes.

The Information Architect will partner closely with business stakeholders and technology teams to understand data needs, translate business requirements into clear technical specifications, and ensure appropriate data architecture and governance. The role also plays a critical part in triaging complex data issues, performing root‑cause analysis, and recommending sustainable architectural or workflow solutions. Strong experience within the Asset Management industry is essential.

Primary Responsibilities

Partner with stakeholders across the firm to gather, analyze, and document business and data requirements

Translate business needs into clear, actionable technical and data architecture requirements

Define and maintain appropriate data flow architectures and enterprise data storage standards

Oversee and promote effective use of enterprise data assets across platforms and use cases

Serve as a data subject matter expert, developing deep understanding of data structures, lineage, and business meaning

Define and document enterprise-level data derivation and transformation logic

Establish and enforce data security standards, assign security roles, and ensure compliance with enterprise policies

Assess the benefits, risks, and feasibility of data usage in key initiatives to guide project teams toward sound architectural decisions

Triage, prioritize, and resolve complex data issues reported by end users through detailed analysis, including SQL-based investigation

Identify recurring issues, patterns, and trends to drive long-term improvements and prevent reoccurrence

Influence enterprise information strategy by partnering with business leadership

Coordinate with external vendor partners (including Aladdin, eFront, DealCloud, and Refinitiv) to support development teams, investigate data issues, and ensure end‑to‑end process integrity

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance, or a related field

Minimum of 5 years of experience within the Asset Management industry

Strong proficiency in SQL, with the ability to analyze data, recreate issues, and support defect resolution

Hands-on experience with at least one of the following: Aladdin Data Cloud, Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio, or Databricks

Experience with Aladdin is strongly preferred

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels

Ability to assess evolving technologies and apply them pragmatically to business needs

Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment while managing multiple priorities

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.

Barings offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

CORE BENEFITS & WELLNESS

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 Vacation, Sick Days and Annual Holidays

Paid Leave of Absences (Maternity Leave, Parental Leave, Caregiver Leave, Bereavement Time)

Short and Long Term Disability Plans

Paid Volunteer Time

OTHER BENEFITS

Education Assistance Program

Charitable Matching Gifts Program

Commuter Reimbursement Program

Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement Program