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We thank you for your interest in joining the Barings team, and invite you to explore our current employment opportunities.
Associate Director - Real Estate Equity Acquisitions, Eastern Region
Location: Boston, MA
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
Seeking an associate director-level professional to support the acquisitions function in the Eastern US. Responsibilities will include evaluating and analyzing acquisition opportunities across the commercial real estate sector including analyzing offering materials, preparing financial projections, creating and maintaining acquisition models, preparing investment committee submissions, presenting findings to senior acquisitions team and investment committee, assisting in due diligence investigation, and assisting in the closing process.
Primary Responsibilities
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Underwrite and analyze potential acquisitions by using complex ARGUS and Excel cash flow projection models.
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Communicate with investment sales brokers, developers, and operators to identify and evaluate acquisition opportunities.
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Evaluate economic, demographic, and real estate market data for potential acquisitions.
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Oversee the preparation of acquisition investment briefs and related support material.
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Coordinate and support the due diligence process, including legal, financial, and physical reviews.
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Provide support for acquisition financing.
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Supervise and direct analyst efforts on all aspects of the acquisition process.
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Maintain acquisition pipeline in Salesforce database.
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Report to Head of Acquisitions (Eastern US) and Acquisition Originators.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate would have the following:
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3-7 years of commercial real estate investment analysis or valuation experience.
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Bachelor’s degree required, preferably with a business, finance or real estate emphasis.
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Advanced proficiency in ARGUS and Microsoft Excel
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Familiarity with commercial leases, purchase agreements, joint venture structuring/modeling, and loan documentation.
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Strong quantitative and analytical background
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Strong verbal and written communication skills
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Highly organized
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Must be able to work independently while still functioning well in a team
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Develop strong and effective relationships both internally and externally
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Keen attention to detail and the ability to manage to aggressive deadlines
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Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
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Excellent problem solving skills
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Willing to travel
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
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Medical (including Virtual Care), Prescription, Dental, and Vision Coverage
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Fitness Center Reimbursement Program (Including Online Memberships)
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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Fertility Benefits
FINANCIAL WELL-BEING
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401(k) Plan w/Company Match
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Pension Plan
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Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company Contributions
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Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) - Health Care & Dependent Care
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Retirement Health Reimbursement Account
LIFE INSURANCE
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Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
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Spouse and Child Life Insurance
TIME OFF, DISABILITY AND LEAVE OF ABSENCE
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Paid Vacation, Sick Days and Annual Holidays
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Paid Leave of Absences (Maternity Leave, Parental Leave, Caregiver Leave, Bereavement Time)
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Short and Long Term Disability Plans
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Paid Volunteer Time
OTHER BENEFITS
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Education Assistance Program
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Charitable Matching Gifts Program
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Commuter Reimbursement Program
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Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement Program