Senior Associate - Real Estate Debt Asset Management

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 Title: Senior Associate - Real Estate Debt Asset Management

Department: Real Estate Debt Asset Management

Location: Chicago, IL or Charlotte, NC

Primary 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.

Requirements

• 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.

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Base Salary Range: $120,000-140,000 and additional incentive compensation.

Requisite Skills

Lease Transactions, Loan Reviews, Real Estate Financing, Real Estate Investment Analysis

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