Real Estate Debt Underwriter, Senior Associate

Barings • Los Angeles, CA

1d • $115,000 - $140,000

About The Position

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, Underwriter Corporate Title: Senior Associate Department: Real Estate Debt Location: Los Angeles, CA

Requirements

• 2-5 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with mezzanine debt and preferred equity structures preferred.

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.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level