Real Estate Debt Insurance Risk Management, Director
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Position Title : Real Estate Debt Insurance Risk Management, Director
Business Title : Director
Department : Real Estate Debt
Location : Charlotte, Boston or Chicago
Typical Responsibilities
The Director will report directly to the Managing Director- Head of US and European Real Estate Debt Asset Management. The Director will be responsible for managing all aspects of Debt Insurance Risk by handling the day-to-day responsibilities summarized but not limited to the below :
- Manage the outsourced vendor relationships for debt underwriting insurance reviews as well as the flood servicing vendor
- Manage and have oversight of the post-closing insurance servicer's ensuring compliance with loan requirements
- Manage approvals of reps and warranties for leveraging, and co-investment of loans, including management of all leveraging requirements, and co-investor requirements
- Oversee the insurance process from origination through the loan life cycle where applicable
- Provide risk assessment to the Debt Team for potential consideration of any waiver decisions, or insurance requirement changes
- Provide insurance coverage expertise and information to Engineering, Legal, Regional Offices, and Senior Management, Portfolio Management and Co-Investors when requested
- Oversee insurance process during Debt foreclosure, and subsequent transition of insurance onto the Equity program upon taking possession of the property. In addition, managing the third-party vendors used for Debt new loan insurance underwriting
- Oversee insurance requirements for industry trends and applicable changes to contractual agreements
Knowledge Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Business or Real Estate requiredMinimum of 7-10 years of experience in commercial real estate insurance, risk management, construction risk, global insurance (is a plus), and commercial lendingSupervisory experience is preferredStrong knowledge of real estate construction insuranceARM, CRIS or CPCU designation preferredDemonstrated knowledge of all commercial real estate insurance coverage requiredProficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and OutlookCompetencies
Strong interpersonal skills; must be able to interface with all levels of internal personnel and with external clients and service providersSupervisory experience is preferredExcellent oral and written communication skillsExcellent analytical skills must be detail-orientedStrong organizational skills and ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasksAbility to work independently and as a team memberSuperior customer service and responsive to the needs of the client and the companyAbility to work effectively under pressureExcellent problem-solving skills; must be proactive and think ahead to solve problemsAbility to prioritize and multi-taskBarings 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 :
Medical (including Virtual Care), Prescription, Dental, and Vision CoverageFitness Center Reimbursement Program (Including Online Memberships)Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Fertility BenefitsHighly competitive 401(k) Plan with Company MatchHealth Savings Account (HSA) with Company ContributionsFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA) - Health Care & Dependent CareRetirement Health Reimbursement AccountBasic and Supplemental Life InsuranceSpouse and Child Life InsurancePaid Vacation, Sick Days and Annual HolidaysPaid Leave of Absences (Maternity Leave, Parental Leave, Caregiver Leave, Bereavement Time)Short and Long Term Disability PlansPaid Volunteer TimeEducation Assistance ProgramCharitable Matching Gifts ProgramCommuter Reimbursement ProgramAdoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement Program