Client Portfolio Manager – Private Credit, Senior Associate / Associate Director

Overview

In this role you will support Barings’ Global Direct Lending and European Private Credit capabilities by managing client portfolios, developing key client relationships, and coordinating product and market updates. You will work closely with investment teams, sales, and other stakeholders to drive business development, client servicing, and market-driven thought leadership. You will oversee marketing materials and client reporting to help grow assets under management while staying informed on market developments. This position offers exposure to a scaled global private debt platform and opportunities to shape client solutions and communications.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Client Portfolio Manager for European Private Credit, with a focus on Global and European Direct Lending; support other Private Credit capabilities as needed
• Act as a liaison for business development with European Private Credit capabilities
• Communicate investment strategies internally and externally to grow AUM in regional private debt funds
• Provide regular updates on Private Credit market performance and market levels; monitor competitor activity
• Participate in client meetings and prepare client proposals (RFPs) and DDQs to win new business and retain clients
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop client proposals and coordinate due-diligence questionnaires
• Respond to client and prospect requests promptly
• Attend investment team meetings to build subject matter expertise across strategies
• Coordinate product development initiatives with the Product Development team for Private Credit
• Oversee creation of marketing material (fact sheets, pitch books) for regional fund offerings
• Contribute to and review client reporting materials; respond to inquiries timely
• Contribute to Thought Leadership materials with investment staff and Marketing
• Contribute to and maintain reporting for current clients

Key requirements

• University degree required
• 3–5 years of professional experience desirable
• Strong experience in investment management or investment specialist roles; Private Credit experience a plus
• Passion for financial markets; proficiency in fixed income and credit topics
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Analytical mindset and problem-solving ability
• Ability to manage multiple time-sensitive tasks in a team setting
• Strong PowerPoint and Excel proficiency (MS Office)
• Proficient data analysis skills; AI fluency
• Self-starter with drive and a track record of success
• Ability to meet deadlines with attention to detail
• CFA or CAIA, or willingness to pursue designation

• excellent communication
• team-oriented
• analytical mindset
• PowerPoint
• Excel
• MS Office

…