Barings · 4 hours ago
Director, Real Estate Debt Asset Management
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$160K/yr - $210K/yr
7+ years expBarings is a company that values its associates and clients alike. They are seeking a Director for their Real Estate Debt Asset Management team to manage borrower relationships, oversee loan reviews, and coordinate across various departments to ensure effective loan decision-making.
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Responsibilities
Serve as the primary relationship manager and “face” of Barings’ lending platform to borrowers
Coordinate across servicing (in-house and third‑party), portfolio management, legal, and originations to lead loan‑level decision‑making
Oversee the annual loan review process, including:
Reviewing property‑level operating statements
Analyzing updated sponsor financials
Updating collateral valuations using DCF analysis in Argus
Performing property site inspections
Assigning internal quality ratings using DSCR, LTV, and Debt Yield
Lead quarterly Surveillance Meetings and present loan performance results to Senior Management
Review draws, fundings, and covenant testing; manage borrower requests and loan document modifications
Present material loan modifications to the Investment Committee
Develop workout strategies for non‑performing loans in Special Servicing
Maintain the portfolio watchlist and provide quarterly updates
Participate in marketing and leasing calls; analyze lease transactions and valuation impacts
Review business plans, quarterly reporting, and coordinate with third‑party servicing teams
Prepare quarterly performance write‑ups and internal risk ratings for High Yield loans
Lead, mentor, and supervise analyst staff
Report to the Asset Management Team Lead
Qualification
Required
7–10 years of experience in commercial real estate lending, debt asset management, or valuation
Bachelor's degree required, ideally in business, finance, real estate, or a related field
Experience with Troubled Debt Restructures (TDR) and REO property oversight
Strong quantitative and analytical skill set
Understanding of capital structures, including equity, debt, and waterfalls
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholders
Highly organized with strong attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Strong problem‑solving capabilities
Willingness to travel
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 $481+ 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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