Business Intelligence Developer Position Available In Mecklenburg, North Carolina

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. Job Summary Barings’ Enterprise Data Group is seeking an Senior Analyst or Associate Director to join its Client & Portfolio Reporting team. A member of this team will be an integral part of a fast-paced environment where they will support operational reporting and data visualizations, promote design best practices, and develop data and information delivery solutions. In order to accomplish this, the candidate will need to synthesize financial knowledge with analytical, technical, and design skills to deliver creative visual solutions. The ideal candidate has a proven understanding of design, information visualization, and business intelligence, and desires to be a key member of a collaborative, diverse team. This role’s focus will be split approximately into four areas of focus: Solution Design & Development, Operational Support, Business Intelligence Data Engineering and Consulting, Research.

Primary Responsibilities Solution Design & Development:

Design and then Create Power BI and Paginated Reports Partner with business and technology to understand BI solution needs. Ask questions to determine appropriate platform, translate requirements into wireframes/storyboards, and make design recommendations. Advocate for and advise on automation of manual tasks and challenge status quo. Ensure solutions align to Barings brand, UX, and design standards.

Operational Support:

Maintain and optimize existing internal and client reporting (Power BI, Paginated Reports) estate Ensure data availability for business partners Respond to business inquiries Provide ad hoc data extracts

Business Intelligence Engineering:

Partner with Enterprise Data Engineers to design queries and model datasets for Power BI Premium. Design dimensional data models. Advise Enterprise Data Architects on best practices for reporting and visualization. Review existing change management standards for BI datasets and advise on policy changes. Understand Enterprise metadata, data lineage, and sourcing procedures.

Consulting:

Administer Client Reporting platform Maintain subscription and distribution lists Foster relationships with internal business and technology partners. Advocate use of BI + reporting/visualization tools and demonstrate their value to drive adoption Champion our team as a Center of Excellence for information design and data visualization.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree. A major in design, engineering, business, finance, data analytics, data science, statistics, mathematics, and/or computer science preferred, but not required with demonstrated experience in field. Minimum 2 years of hands-on tabular data modeling (SSAS, AAS, or PBI Premium) and relational / non-relational databases. 3+ years full-time Microsoft Power BI, as a report/visualization developer or data engineer Expert understanding of

DAX:

Calculated Columns, Measures, Formulas, Filters, and Contexts Skilled in information visualization and a design discipline such as: graphic, interactive, service, UX and/or visual. Understanding of Gestalt design principles is a plus (proximity, similarity, etc.) Demonstrable experience working with cloud data and architecture, preferably

Microsoft Azure Interests & Soft Skills:

Passionately curious. A demonstrated interest in learning about new technologies. Desire to try something new to determine what worked and what didn’t. Enthusiasm for visual storytelling. Excellent interpersonal skills and enjoys working with others. Fearless in understanding purpose and willing to ask “why?” Desire to be part of a fast-paced, project-oriented team where multi-tasking is the norm. Self-directed and able to function independently or collaboratively to meet tight deadlines. Critical thinker with the ability to break down complex problems in order to understand root cause and effect. Seeks out new ways to contribute and driven to deliver solutions efficiently.

Desired Skills EXPERT:

Power BI Report and Dashboard development SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and Power BI Report Server/Paginated Reports Data Analysis Expressions (DAX) Power BI semantic modelling (SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS))

ADVANCED

MDX/M

T-SQL PROFICIENT

Power Automate or similar automation prototyping product Azure services such as Azure Data Lake, Azure Data Factory, Cosmos DB, or comparable experience with similar AWS services

BONUS:

MS Fabric Databricks Experience creating custom visuals and user interactivity in reports PowerShell Power Platform Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and cartography tools like Mapbox, Leaflet, OpenStreetMap, R Leaflet, QGIS and/or ArcGIS UX Design tools: Adobe XD, Illustrator, Photoshop and/or Sketch 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 Barings is a leading global asset management firm dedicated to meeting the evolving investment and capital needs of our clients. We build lasting partnerships that leverage our distinctive expertise across traditional and alternative asset classes to deliver innovative, institutional-quality solutions and service. Our team-driven culture is based on transparency, responsibility and putting our clients’ interests first. We listen to our clients to understand their needs, so that we can be a strategic advisor and long-term partner in meeting their unique investment goals. Risk management and protecting our investors’ capital over the long term is an essential component of our lasting partnerships. Barings is also committed to building long-term relationships with our associates and providing opportunities and support to help them succeed. With our expanding business and global footprint, Barings offers a wealth of opportunities for associates who share our culture, values and commitment to excellence in client service. As an organization, we believe that a diversity of perspectives and strengths is essential to meeting the evolving needs of our clients, and we are committed to attracting and retaining a talented workforce as diverse as the clients and communities that contribute to our success.