Barings · 9 hours ago
Senior Associate - Real Estate Debt Asset Management
Chicago, IL, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $140K/yr
3+ years expBarings is a global investment management firm, and they are seeking a Senior Associate in Real Estate Debt Asset Management. The role involves coordinating across various teams to support loan-level decisions, conducting loan reviews, and analyzing lease transactions, among other responsibilities.
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Responsibilities
Serve as a key point of coordination across servicing (in-house and third-party), portfolio management, legal, and originations teams to support loan-level decisions
Support the annual loan review process for the Core Portfolio, including:
Reviewing third-party spreads of property-level operating statements
Analyzing updated sponsor financial statements
Updating collateral valuations using DCF analysis in Argus
Assigning internal loan quality ratings using DSCR, LTV, Debt Yield, and other metrics
Analyze lease transactions, including net effective rent calculations and the impact on value
Review loan draws, additional fundings, and covenant testing; monitor loan provisions and support Senior Asset Managers with borrower requests and documentation modifications
Participate in annual loan budgeting and business plan reviews; prepare quarterly and ad hoc reporting
Assist with monitoring, modification requests, and enforcement actions
Maintain watchlist oversight using covenant testing; present findings quarterly
Join marketing and leasing calls; evaluate and model leasing economics and valuation impacts
Prepare quarterly performance write-ups and risk ratings for High Yield loans; coordinate with third-party providers on valuation updates
Contribute to ESG-related initiatives across the managed portfolio
Qualification
Required
3–5 years of experience in commercial real estate investment analysis, debt asset management, or valuation
Bachelor's degree required, ideally in business, finance, real estate, or a related field
Advanced proficiency in Argus and Microsoft Excel
Strong understanding of finance and real estate investment concepts
Exceptional quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
Highly organized; able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams
Strong relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholders
Meticulous attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines
Willingness to travel
Benefits
Medical (including Virtual Care), Prescription, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Fitness Center Reimbursement Program (Including Online Memberships)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Fertility Benefits
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
Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
Spouse and Child Life Insurance
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
Education Assistance Program
Charitable Matching Gifts Program
Commuter Reimbursement Program
Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement Program
Company
Barings
Barings is a $481+ billion* global asset management firm that partners with institutional, insurance, and intermediary clients, and supports leading businesses with flexible financing solutions.
Founded in 1762London, England, GBR
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2002-12-27IPO
Leadership Team
Ian M. Fowler, CFA
CEO & President - Barings Private BDC (BCIC)
Mike Freno
Chairman and CEO, Barings LLC
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