Real Estate Debt Senior Associate

Job Description

Overview

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Job Title: Real Estate Debt, Senior Associate/Associate Director

Corporate Title: Senior Associate or Associate Director Department: Real Estate Debt

Location: Charlotte, NC or New York, NY

The Senior Associate/Associate Director plays a critical role in evaluating, structuring, and advancing commercial real estate debt opportunities. This position supports the full underwriting lifecycle—from initial screening and financial analysis through due diligence, investment committee preparation, and closing. The role partners closely with Origination, Asset Management, Capital Markets, and Legal to ensure thorough, accurate, and timely evaluations of transactions. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical rigor, excellent modeling skills, and the ability to communicate insights clearly in a fast‑paced, deal‑driven environment.

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

Responsibilities

Prepare financial models in Excel and ARGUS to analyze real estate financing opportunities.
Gather and analyze market information including sales and rent comparables, supply/demand fundamentals, capitalization rates, and other factors influencing underwriting assumptions.
Assist with the preparation and presentation of loan investment summaries/briefs to internal investment committees.
Coordinate with Origination and Underwriting teams through the due diligence and closing process.
Review legal documents and other materials as part of the due diligence process; abstract key documents; assist in closing process.
Provide assistance to asset management and capital markets teams on closed loans as needed.

Qualifications

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.
Education Assistance Program

Preferred Qualifications

3-8 years of commercial real estate investment analysis experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a finance or real estate emphasis or related field is preferred.
Ability to develop complex financial models in Excel and ARGUS.
Strong quantitative and analytical skills and the ability to convey findings clearly with effective writing.
Competencies
Ability to break down complex issues into component parts and pursue resolution
Understands business issues and processes; effectively translates initiatives into action plans
Makes and defends key recommendations and decisions
Strong analytical skills
Advanced Excel skills
Develops strong and effective relationships with all areas across the organization
Highly developed written and verbal communication skills
Works independently and as part of a team

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