Client Portfolio Management - European Real Estate

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. Position Title: Client Portfolio Management, European Real Estate Business Title: Associate Director Department: Distribution (European Real Estate) Location: London Overall Purpose of the Role Work with senior Client Portfolio Management team, the Real Estate Investment team and Global Business Development Group on new and existing business development matters, primarily in relation to the European Real Estate debt platform but also supporting the European Real Estate equity platform as required. Principal Responsibilities Work with the Head of Client Portfolio Management to execute the capital raising strategy for European real estate debt products, with a primary focus on the Barings European Real Estate Debt Income Fund (BEREDIF). Support in the pursuit of Separate Account opportunities. Support the capital raising strategy for European real estate equity products, as required. Engage with internal and external stakeholders to implement and monitor BEREDIF’s capital raising strategy. Engagement with existing clients and new prospects to help grow BEREDIF’s capital base. Coordinate and respond to Requests for Information and Requests for Proposals from clients and prospects. Production and updating of investor materials – Investor Presentation, Factsheet, Due Diligence Questionnaire, Deal Summaries etc. Managing and running investor due diligence processes. Coordinate regular and ad-hoc investor reporting – Quarterly Report. Coordinate investor events such as the Quarterly Investor Calls and the Annual General Meeting. Attendance and active participation at investor meetings and roadshows. Acting as the main point of contact for Sales for BEREDIF queries. Acting as the main point of contact for marketing for any marketing campaigns. Engage with Research to develop thought pieces to aid the capital raising process. Reporting capital raising progress back to the business. Attendance at industry events. Skills Clear communicator, both verbal and written for both internal and external audiences or stakeholders and ranges of seniority. Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and excellent project management skills. Self-starter, with the ability to work as part of a broader team but also independently. Ability and willingness to travel. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent. 5-7 years’ experience of working with private real estate funds in a product / client capacity. PowerPoint and Excel skills essential. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr