Senior Associate, Construction Loan Administrator

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.

Title: Senior Associate, Construction Loan Administrator

Location: Charlotte NC, Chicago IL, Boston MA

Job Summary

Barings is seeking a Senior Associate to join the construction lending team in Real Estate Debt. This individual will be focused on loan administration servicing. Working within a culture that thrives on teamwork, collaboration, performance outcomes, and a passion for real estate, this is an exciting role to support a team focused on performance and delivering high-quality outcomes for clients.

Primary Responsibilities

• Review loan, underwriting, and construction documents prior to loan closing for consistency with established construction lending best practices.
• Review sponsor contributed equity, including relevant back-up, as well as title policy, prior to loan closing.
• Work with the borrower to establish a satisfactory protocol for monthly draw process reporting and submission of required back-up information.
• Monitor, evaluate, and report on monthly draw requests from construction loan borrowers, ultimately producing a recommendation to fund report for internal and external clients. This work will include borrower and architect certifications, invoice back-up, lien waivers, and title updates.
• Ensure compliance with limitations on stored materials and deposits. Confirm requisite back-up for stored material funding requests.
• Work with the Barings construction loan team as well as the borrower and internal and external inspecting engineers to confirm compliance with loan documents.
• Track internal interest and principal capitalizations across multiple notes and multiple lenders, and ensure that all relevant parties are being paid through the draw process.
• Work with legal, insurance, and asset management on periodic loan modification requests.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of industry experience.
• Undergraduate degree in accounting, construction management, or similar fields, or bank loan administration experience is a strong plus.
• Must be familiar with industry-standard financial models for tracking individual asset transactions.
• Creative, solutions-focused mindset with strong interpersonal, organizational, and collaboration skills.
• Demonstrated attention to detail.
• Promote a positive attitude and working environment among fellow employees.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; interact with members of senior management, executives, and line staff in a positive and collegial manner.
• Ability to operate autonomously with transparency and integrity.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Meet tight timelines and make key recommendations and decisions.

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.

Barings offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

CORE BENEFITS & WELLNESS

• Medical (including Virtual Care), Prescription, Dental, and Vision Coverage.
• Fitness Center Reimbursement Program (Including Online Memberships).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Fertility Benefits.

FINANCIAL WELL-BEING

• 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.

LIFE INSURANCE

• Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance.
• Spouse and Child Life Insurance.

TIME OFF, DISABILITY AND LEAVE OF ABSENCE

• 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.

OTHER BENEFITS

• Education Assistance Program.
• Charitable Matching Gifts Program.
• Commuter Reimbursement Program.
• Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement Program.