Real Estate Equity Acquisitions, Associate Director

Barings•Boston, MA

4d•$150,000 - $175,000

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. We are seeking a high‑impact Associate Director to join our Real Estate Acquisitions team and play a key role in evaluating and executing commercial real estate investments across the Eastern US. This individual will be a critical contributor to the full deal lifecycle—from initial underwriting through due diligence, structuring, and closing—while working closely with senior originators and investment committee leadership. This is an opportunity to join a dynamic, growing platform with significant capital, strong market presence, and the ability to execute across the capital stack.

Requirements

5–7 years of real estate investment analysis experience; direct deal execution experience strongly preferred.
Bachelor’s degree required, with emphasis in finance, business, economics, or real estate.
Advanced fluency in Microsoft Office (Excel modeling required); ARGUS proficiency is essential.
Strong quantitative and analytical foundation with the ability to distill complex information into clear insights.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with confidence presenting to senior stakeholders.
High level of organization, ownership, and attention to detail.
Ability to operate independently while thriving within a collaborative team environment.
Strong relationship‑building skills across internal teams and external counterparties.
Proven ability to manage multiple deadlines and operate in a fast‑paced, execution‑driven environment.
Willingness to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

Lead the end‑to‑end execution of new acquisition opportunities across multiple property types.
Underwrite and analyze prospective investments using advanced ARGUS and Excel cash flow models.
Review offering materials, evaluate financial projections, and synthesize key risks and value drivers.
Maintain, enhance, and QC acquisition models to support consistent, high‑quality decision making.
Prepare clear, compelling investment briefs and materials for senior team members and the investment committee.
Present underwriting conclusions, market insights, and deal recommendations to senior acquisitions leaders.
Coordinate with brokers, developers, operators, and leasing teams to assess opportunities and validate assumptions.
Conduct deep market research—including economic, demographic, and real estate fundamentals—to support investment theses.
Drive the due diligence process, including legal, financial, and physical reviews, and support acquisition financing.
Collaborate closely with Acquisition Originators to support pipeline development and deal strategy.

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