Barings · 1 day ago
Equity Asset Management Director
Chicago, IL, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$165K/yr - $180K/yr
8+ years expBarings is a firm that values both its associates and clients, and they are seeking an Equity Asset Management Director to maximize the value of the Firm’s real estate equity assets. The role involves formulating and executing asset management strategies while overseeing various responsibilities related to property operations, leasing, and investment performance.
Venture Capital
Responsibilities
Implement a value-added approach to each asset by analyzing revenue opportunities; maximizing property operations; and directing strategic capital investments for assigned properties. Work with internal resources and third party leasing brokers, property managers and other relevant participants to achieve goals
Oversee quarterly valuation process for responsible investments, including working with analysts and portfolio management. Review external appraisals and reconcile valuation issues
Conduct inspections of assigned assets to develop a thorough understanding of properties and their competitive positioning; identify opportunities for improvement and communicate to relevant internal and external stakeholders
Develop leasing strategies and lead marketing and leasing calls with brokers
Negotiate and execute leases, property management agreements, and other related contracts
Prepare and review annual property business plans including SWOT analyses and capital plans
Review and analyze monthly and quarterly property operation reports. Assess investment performance against pro forma/budgets; create action plans for underperforming assets
Prepare periodic reports to portfolio management, clients, and Barings senior management
Prepare hold/sell analyses; make recommendations to portfolio management and present to Investment Committee
Lead disposition effort including marketing strategy, buyer interviews, purchase and sale contract negotiation, and closing process
Analyze and determine ROI of new capital investment; monitor ongoing capital improvement work, including development and renovation
Support due diligence and closing processes on new acquisitions, including legal, financial and physical reviews. Present due diligence findings to Investment Committee
Assist with financings including lender due diligence and loan document negotiation
Forge strong relationships with operating partners, brokers and other industry participants and stakeholders
Develop deep knowledge of markets in which assets are located; responsible for analysis of market trends and economic drivers to understand impact on asset performance and enable adjustments to strategy in advance of or response to dynamic property market and capital market conditions
Support ESG efforts and implementation of ESG strategy across managed assets
Supervise, direct and mentor analyst support of asset management function
Report to Regional Asset Management Lead
Qualification
Required
8-10 years of real estate asset management experience
Bachelor's degree required preferably with a Business, Finance or Real Estate focus; MBA preferred
Sophisticated financial skills, including advanced proficiency in ARGUS and Microsoft Excel
Strong quantitative and analytical background
Demonstrated negotiation and transactional experience
Proficiency with capital structure (equity, debt, partnership waterfalls, etc.)
Willingness and ability to travel
Existing relationships with real estate market participants (brokers, leasing agents, appraisers, etc.)
Exceptional interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. Proven presentation skills
Sophisticated financial skills and capital markets perspective
Ability to interact with senior management, line staff and third parties in a positive manner
Highly organized and collaborative approach to problem solving
Keen attention to detail and the ability to manage to aggressive deadlines
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
Excellent problem solving skills
Ability to make key recommendations and decisions
Preferred
MBA preferred
Benefits
Medical (including Virtual Care), Prescription, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Fitness Center Reimbursement Program (Including Online Memberships)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Fertility Benefits
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
Education Assistance Program
Charitable Matching Gifts Program
Commuter Reimbursement Program
Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement Program
Company
Barings
Barings is a $470+ billion* global asset management firm that partners with institutional, insurance, and intermediary clients, and supports leading businesses with flexible financing solutions.
Founded in 1762London, England, GBR
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2002-12-27IPO
Leadership Team
Ian M. Fowler, CFA
CEO & President - Barings Private BDC (BCIC)
Mike Freno
Chairman and CEO, Barings LLC
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