Transactions Management Analyst

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. Principal Responsibilities Deal Evaluation • Conduct detailed credit analysis and underwriting of real estate lending opportunities including identification and assessment of risks, property market underwriting and scenario analysis • Propose loan structures and covenant packages appropriate for a given deal. Propose appropriate loan pricing supported by relative value analysis • Build complex dynamic financial models to analyse investment opportunities, test assumptions and run sensitivities • Prepare detailed investment committee papers which concisely present the opportunity, clearly identify and assess the risks of the deal • Participate in presentation of investment committee papers to committee of senior decision makers • Liaise with internal (primarily underwriting, asset management, servicing, research, product management) and external parties (primarily brokers, borrowers, valuers, lawyers, technical consultants, researchers etc.) required to complete the analysis on a potential deal and prepare investment committee papers Deal Execution • Support the closing of transactions • Review due diligence reports and robustly challenge assumptions and conclusions to ensure that the due diligence process has been thoroughly completed and potential risks identified • Review and input into commercial aspects of the loan agreement and ensure that the loan document reflects commercially agreed position • Prepare and participate in presentation of final credit committee papers incorporating final risk assessment and significant findings of due diligence • Demonstrate strong commercial judgement and project management skills to assist in the management of internal parties involved in the loan execution process as well as 3rd party advisors and borrowers General • Possess and utilise strong product management knowledge and apply in all aspects of the role • Track and record data production and analysis • Provide meaningful support on the portfolio information and pipeline as well as capital raising Required Competencies • Technical skills - Demonstrates strong technical and analytical skills, including a very strong hands-on grasp of Excel, and VBA or similar, with a particular focus on cash flow modelling, risk analysis, data screening and analysis and creative problem solving. Pays attention to detail, and takes initiative to continually broaden knowledge • Drive and motivation – Be a self-starter; successfully handles multiple tasks, takes initiative to improve own performance, works intensely under time pressure towards extremely challenging goals and persists in the face of obstacles or setbacks • Commercial awareness – Sees the big picture alongside the quantitative analysis; effectively and pragmatically analyses complex issues • Judgement and problem solving - Thinks ahead, anticipates questions, plans for contingencies, finds alternative solutions and identifies clear objectives • Teamwork – Demonstrate evidence of being a strong team player, collaborates with others within and across teams, encourages other team members to participate and contribute and acknowledges others' contributions • Communication skills - Communicates what is relevant and important in a clear and concise manner and shares information/new ideas with others effectively. Able to translate complex and technical information clearly to a non-technical audience • Creativity/Innovation - Looks for new ways to improve current approaches and develop creative solutions that are grounded in reality and have practical value • Influencing Outcomes - Presents sound, persuasive rationale for ideas or opinions. Takes a position on issues and influences others' opinions and presents persuasive recommendations Required Skills/Qualification • A degree or equivalent in a subject such as mathematics, economics, finance, or other scientific area • Modelling skills with ability to build advanced models • PowerPoint skills • Should have another European language (other than English) to an advanced level – Spanish or German particularly advantageous • Experience in conducting due diligence • Strong prioritisation, organisation and time management skills • Ability to be a team player and work well with others 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.