Senior Associate/Associate Director, Real Estate Debt

Barings; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Barings is seeking a Senior Associate / Associate Director to join the APAC Real Estate Debt platform in Sydney. The role will oversee credit analysis, underwriting and risk assessments for real estate lending opportunities, while supporting portfolio reviews, collateral valuation and transaction execution.

Collaboration with legal teams and bankers is essential to drive successful loan closing and ongoing asset management.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven experience in commercial real estate lending including screening, structuring, closing and managing loans.
• Advanced quantitative abilities and a solutions‑focused mindset.
• Client service focus with strong relationship building.
• Ability to take ownership, prioritize, multi-task and meet tight timelines.
• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Business or Finance.

Responsibilities

• IC and risk-related activities including credit analysis and underwriting real estate lending opportunities.
• Prepare detailed investment committee papers and present transactions to Investment Committee.
• Assist in annual Portfolio Review and collateral valuation with focus on PD/LGD ratings.
• Work with legal counsel and originators to negotiate term sheets and related documents.
• Support loan closing process including conditions precedent, document execution and KYC.
• Asset management activities and loan monitoring for covenant compliance and risk issues.
• Attend PCGs, review QS reports and inspect security properties.
• Maintain orderly files and data integrity in MIS platforms.
• Assist in preparing internal and external reporting for fund raising initiatives.

Skills

Team player

Real estate lending

Quantitative abilities

Client service focus

Ownership & multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Business or Finance

Job description

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.

Job Summary

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

Primary Responsibilities

• IC and Risk-related Activities
• 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.

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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.