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We thank you for your interest in joining the Barings team, and invite you to explore our current employment opportunities.
Senior Associate - Real Estate Equity Asset Management
Location: Chicago, IL , El Segundo, CA
Barings is a global investment manager sourcing differentiated opportunities and building long-term portfolios across public and private fixed income,
Real Estate, and specialist equity markets. With investment professionals based in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific, the firm, a subsidiary of MassMutual, aims to serve its clients, communities and employees, and is committed to sustainable practices and responsible investment. Learn more, at
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Primary Responsibilities
- Asset manage a small portfolio of assets directly
- Maintain valuation models for assigned assets with newly executed leases and make adjustments to market assumptions and valuation parameters, as appropriate.
- Coordinate quarterly valuations with asset managers, regional director and chief appraiser. Review external appraisals and work with asset managers to reconcile valuation issues.
- Analyze lease transactions, including calculation of net effective rents and impact on value.
- Assist with annual budgets and business plans, quarterly reports and ad hoc reporting requirements.
- Assist with dispositions and financings, including compilation and dissemination of due diligence information.
- Support due diligence and closing processes on new acquisitions, including legal, financial and physical reviews.
- Maintain and update regional portfolio reports.
- Supervise and direct analyst support of Asset Management function.
- Report to Regional Asset Management Lead and Asset Managers
- Participate in regularly scheduled property leasing calls and meetings
- Develop a deep knowledge of all assigned assets
- Ensure accuracy of the property rent roll and commercial space tracking system (VTS)
- Monitor and analyze the performance of property investments through monthly financial reports and IRR of hold modeling
- Support ESG efforts across managed portfolio
Qualifications
- 2-4 years of commercial Real Estate investment analysis or valuation experience.
- Bachelor’s degree required, preferably with a business, finance or Real Estate emphasis.
- Advanced proficiency in ARGUS and Microsoft Excel required
- Strong quantitative and analytical background
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Highly organized
- Must be able to work independently while still functioning well in a team
- Develop strong and effective relationships both internally and externally
- Keen attention to detail and the ability to manage to aggressive deadlines
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
- Excellent problem solving skills
- Willing to travel
Salary Range $100,000-$120,000
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