Senior Associate - Real Estate Equity Acquisitions

Barings • El Segundo, CA

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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 - Real Estate Equity Acquisitions Corporate Title: Senior Associate Department: Real Estate Location: El Segundo, CA Job Summary Seeking a Senior Associate level professional to support the acquisitions function in the Western 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.

Requirements

• 3+ years of commercial real estate investment analysis or valuation experience.
• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably with a business, finance or real estate emphasis.
• Advanced proficiency in ARGUS and Microsoft Excel.
• Familiarity with commercial leases, purchase agreements, joint venture structuring/modeling, and loan documentation.
• Strong quantitative and analytical background.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly organized.
• Must be able to work independently while still functioning well in a team.
• Develop strong and effective relationships both internally and externally.
• Keen attention to detail and the ability to manage to aggressive deadlines.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Excellent problem solving skills.
• Willing to travel.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite and analyze potential acquisitions by using complex ARGUS and Excel cash flow projection models.
• Communicate with investment sales brokers, developers, and operators to identify and evaluate acquisition opportunities.
• Evaluate economic, demographic, and real estate market data for potential acquisitions.
• Oversee the preparation of acquisition investment briefs and related support material.
• Coordinate and support the due diligence process, including legal, financial, and physical reviews.
• Provide support for acquisition financing.
• Maintain acquisition pipeline in Pereview.
• Report to Head of US Acquisitions and Acquisition Originators.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees