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Title: CMBS Analyst
Business Unit: Securitized Credit Research
Location: Charlotte, NC
Barings is a leading global financial services firm dedicated to meeting the evolving investment and capital needs of our clients and customers. Through active asset management and direct origination, we provide innovative solutions and access to differentiated opportunities across public and private capital markets. A subsidiary of MassMutual, Barings maintains a strong global presence with business and investment professionals located across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific.
Job Summary
Barings is seeking a motivated credit analyst to assist in the coverage of both Agency and Non-Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities (CMBS), including but not limited to SASB, Conduit and CRE CLO. The candidate will work closely with a Senior CMBS Analyst as well as other securitized analysts, trading and portfolio management teams, as well as partner effectively with associates across Barings’ global footprint of regional offices. The candidate is expected to help perform comprehensive credit analysis, evaluate sponsors, capital structures and underlying collateral fundamentals, as well as sector fundamental and macro trends. The candidate will need to work well independently as well as part of a team. The position will reside in our Charlotte, NC office, and report to the Barings’ Head of Global Securitized Research.
Primary Responsibilities
- Underwrite new issue and secondary transactions and make investment recommendations to Portfolio Managers
- Oversee existing CMBS exposures via disciplined, regular, in-depth surveillance on portfolio holdings
- Articulate market, sector, issuer and security views and produce written research for internal and external stakeholders
- Support model development for analysis of sectors and securities
- Build and maintain relationship with clients, counterparties and industry participants
Qualifications
- BA/BS in mathematics, computer science, finance or economics, or related field required; MS/MBA a plus
- 3+ years prior credit and/or real estate experience required
- Strong technical and quantitative skills; programming skills a plus
- Excellent attention to detail, intellectual curiosity and strong work ethic
- Strong written and oral communication and presentation skills
- High motivation to learn and grow in a collaborative environment
- Experience with various analytical platforms including Aladdin, Trepp, Intex and Bloomberg
- Understanding of commercial real estate debt and valuation concepts
- CFA designation desired but not required
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
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Barings is a $382+ billion* global investment manager sourcing differentiated opportunities and building long-term portfolios across public and private fixed income, real estate, and specialist equity markets. With investment professionals based in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific, the firm, a subsidiary of MassMutual, aims to serve its clients, communities and employees, and is committed to sustainable practices and responsible investment. *Assets under management as of 6/30/21
