Managing Director, Originations

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Managing Director, Originations

Barings - Global Private Credit – Sponsor Finance

Location – Chicago

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

The Global Private Credit – Sponsor Finance team is seeking a Managing Director with experience in providing cash flow-based financing solutions to private equity sponsored transactions across a variety of industries. Ideal candidates will possess established private equity sponsor relationships, strong credit skills and be able to make meaningful contributions to all aspects of the deal process. All candidates should have demonstrated track record of leading middle market leveraged buyouts. Please indicate location preference upon application.

Primary Responsibilities

• Originate opportunities in lead capacity and manage all aspects of the financings for senior debt, unitranche, second lien, mezzanine and equity or equity-like investments.
• Work closely with the existing origination team to further expand our private equity relationships in the U.S.
• Develop, maintain and institutionalize private equity relationships by supervising and reporting material fund raising, investment and portfolio activities?
• Develop, maintain and institutionalize relationships with prospective business owners, targets, investment bankers, business brokers and advisors.
• Oversee all aspects of the due diligence processes, including screening, underwriting and portfolio management.
• Present investment memos and amendment requests to Investment Committee.
• Negotiate and review term sheets, credit agreements and associated legal documents.
• Supervise and mentor junior professionals.
• Assist with special projects, as needed.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of middle market cash flow lending experience as lead agent at a direct lender, investment bank, commercial bank, BDC or similar platform. Completion of formal credit training program preferred
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration from top university required. Advanced Degree and/or CFA/ CPA expected
• Fluent knowledge of current market terms and competitive landscape
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication and negotiation skills
• Team player, with exemplary work ethic and ability to work under pressure
• Ability to multi-task and independently manage deadlines
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and other relevant technology tools
• Travel will be required and could be up to 50% domestic.

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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