Senior Associate/Associate Director, Real Estate Debt

Barings Australia Property Holdings Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Barings LLC is seeking a Senior Associate / Associate Director to join its APAC Real Estate Debt platform in Sydney. The role involves credit analysis, underwriting and presenting transactions to the Investment Committee as part of a dynamic real estate lending team.

Key responsibilities include loan negotiations, facilitating closings, and ongoing loan monitoring with focus on risk metrics. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in CRE lending and strong quantitative skills, with a Real

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven experience in commercial real estate lending.
• Advanced quantitative abilities and solutions-focused mindset; anticipates questions and issues.
• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Business or Finance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct credit analysis and underwriting of real estate lending opportunities including identification and assessment of risks, financial modelling and scenario analysis.
• Prepare detailed investment committee papers and participate in presentation of transactions to Investment Committee.
• Assist in the annual Portfolio Review and Collateral Valuation process, with particular focus on PD and LGD ratings.
• Work with legal counsel and originators to negotiate term sheets, loan agreements, intercreditor agreements and related legal documentation.

Skills

Credit analysis

Underwriting

Financial modelling

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Business or Finance

Tools

MIS platforms

Job description

Job Summary

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. 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. Barings is seeking a Senior Associate / Associate Director to join their APAC Real Estate Debt platform. This individual will be responsible for:

Primary Responsibilities

• Conduct credit analysis and underwriting of real estate lending opportunities including identification and assessment of risks, financial modelling and scenario analysis.
• Prepare detailed investment committee papers and participate in presentation of transactions to Investment Committee.
• Assist in the annual Portfolio Review and Collateral Valuation process, with particular focus on PD and LGD ratings.

Settlement-related Activities

• Work with legal counsel and originators to negotiate term sheets, loan agreements, intercreditor agreements and related legal documentation.
• Support loan closing process by assisting with conditions precedent, document execution, KYC, account set up, etc.

Asset Management Activities

• Loan monitoring to ensure covenant compliance and early identification of risk issues on existing loan book.
• Investigate, analyse and provide recommendations to remedy.
• Attend PCGs, review QS reports and conduct inspections of security properties.
• Maintain good and orderly files and records and integrity of data in MIS platforms.
• Assist in preparing internal and external reporting and materials for fund raising initiatives.

Qualifications & Skills

• Team player that collaborates with others to achieve business outcomes.
• 5+ years of proven experience in commercial real estate lending; screening, structuring, closing and managing commercial real estate loans.
• Advanced quantitative abilities and solutions focused mindset; anticipates questions and issues, breaks down complexity and finds alternative solutions.
• Client service focus and a high standard of professionalism; develops strong and effective relationships with borrowers and their representatives.
• Ability to take ownership, prioritize, multi-task and meet tight timelines.
• Bachelor’s degree required with Real Estate, Business or Finance major preferred.

Requisite 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 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.