Executive Assistant

Executive Assistant

Business Unit: European Real Estate Equity

Location: London

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.

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.

Primary Responsibilities

The candidate selected will provide reliable, proactive, and confidential administrative support to the European Real Estate Equity team. This position is responsible for administrative support duties, including, but not limited to:

• Coordinate travel planning and handle expense management for complex and worldwide travel.
• Calendar management (scheduling meetings, resolving conflicts, reserving meeting space, ensuring technology is set up).
• Meeting management, including developing agendas, taking notes, and driving action items to completion.
• Coordinate events and team gatherings.
• Develop and/or edit presentations and talking points to help the team prepare for meetings.
• Managing documentation, data entry, reporting, and other administrative tasks as needed.
• Handling other special projects as required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience providing administrative support in a highly professional and fast-paced environment.
• Advanced skillset utilizing Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, and Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat, Concur.
• Experience booking complex domestic and international travel.
• Highly organized with the ability to multi-task and adapt to shifting priorities.
• Ability to assist colleagues outside regular duties to meet tight deadlines.
• Strong relationship management skills.
• Takes initiative in problem-solving and ownership of tasks.
• High sense of urgency.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Requisite Skills

Fast-Paced Environments, Microsoft Office, Team Collaboration

Additional Skills

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