Full-Time

Analyst Programme

Real Estate

Posted on 10/3/2025

Barings

Barings

1,001-5,000 employees

Emerging markets equity investment trust

No salary listed

London, UK

In Person

Category
Real Estate (5)
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Required Skills
Word/Pages/Docs
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides
Requirements
  • Pursuing an undergraduate or 1-year master’s degree in real estate, finance, accounting or a related field with a graduation date prior to September 2026.
  • On track for a 2:1 degree classification or higher.
  • Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
  • Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and the ability to work independently or in a team.
  • Excellent time management and organizational abilities, capable of handling multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
  • Assist in underwriting and analyzing potential acquisitions/originations, including cash flow projections, using Excel software, valuation and return calculations.
  • Gather and evaluate economic, demographic, and real estate market data.
  • Review legal documents and other materials as part of the due diligence process.
  • Assist in the preparation of investment briefs and related support material.
  • Assist analysts in responding to client and regional office requests.
  • Provide analytical and modeling support to analysts and management.
Desired Qualifications
  • French, Italian, German, or Spanish language skills are a plus.
  • Commercial real estate investment analysis and financial modeling experience is preferred.

Barings Emerging EMEA Opportunities PLC is a UK investment trust aimed at long-term capital growth by investing in publicly traded equities in emerging markets across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The fund uses a closed-ended structure with a fixed number of shares traded on the London Stock Exchange under ticker BEMO, and its holdings are chosen by Baring Fund Managers Limited to form a concentrated portfolio of high-growth companies. It differentiates itself by targeting idiosyncratic opportunities in underrepresented segments of the EMEA emerging markets rather than chasing broad indices. The goal is to generate long-term capital growth through exposure to carefully selected public equities in developing economies.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

London, United Kingdom

Founded

2015

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Five-year share return hit 104.7% as of January 2026.
  • Dividend yield stands at 2.62% with semi-annual payments.
  • Fund size expanded to GBP 113.50 million by February 2026.

What critics are saying

  • 17.3% NAV discount triggers continuation vote by mid-2026.
  • MSCI EMEA Index beat 17.3% return, forces tender in 2027.
  • 48.45% financials exposure suffers Turkey 40% inflation defaults.

What makes Barings unique

  • Targets underrepresented high-growth companies in EMEA equities.
  • Focuses on emerging Europe, Middle East, Africa public markets.
  • Employs bottom-up strategy avoiding broad emerging indices.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Fertility Treatment Support

Mental Health Support

Education Assistance Program

Commuter Benefits

Adoption Assistance

Short and Long Term Disability Plans

Paid Volunteer Time

Company News

Carey Olsen
Apr 14th, 2026
Barings backs StepStone's $3.1B secondaries vehicle in largest market transaction to date

Carey Olsen's Cayman Islands finance team has advised Barings Portfolio Finance and other senior investors on the rated note feeder financing of StepStone Group's $3.1 billion structured solutions vehicle. The transaction closed on 31 March 2026. According to StepStone, the deal is the largest of its kind to date. The vehicle enables institutional investors to access the firm's secondaries platform through a flexible, capital-efficient solution. Ares Management Alternative Credit funds agreed to serve as primary capital provider, whilst Barings provided a substantial portion of the rated financing. Citi acted as structuring and placement agent. The Carey Olsen team comprised partner Dylan Wiltermuth and associate Catriona Severns, working alongside onshore counsel Cadwalader, Wickersham and Taft.

Royal Crescent Publishing Limited
Feb 24th, 2026
Barings and Homestead Capital launch $300m farmland investment partnership

Barings and Homestead Capital USA have launched a $300 million asset-based finance investment partnership to expand loan origination in the US agricultural credit market. The arrangement will broaden Barings' access to agricultural investment opportunities whilst allowing Homestead to grow its loan portfolio. San Francisco-based Homestead manages $1.6 billion in credit and equity assets, providing capital solutions to farmers and agribusinesses. The partnership will extend coverage to regions including the Delta, Midwest, Mountain West, Pacific Northwest and Southwest, spanning commodity markets from row crops to permanent plantings. Homestead co-chief executive Gabe Santos said the firm has been building its credit capability for years. Managing director Burak Cetin said the partnership expands Barings' asset-based origination network into US agricultural markets.

The Associated Press
Feb 24th, 2026
Barings and Homestead Capital launch $300M agricultural loan programme to expand US farmland financing

Barings and Homestead Capital have closed a $300 million asset-based finance programme to expand agricultural lending across the United States. The partnership will broaden Barings' access to the agricultural credit market whilst enabling Homestead to increase loan origination in key regions. San Francisco-based Homestead manages $1.6 billion in equity and credit assets for institutional investors. Founded in 2012, the firm acquires, finances and manages farmland portfolios across the US. The forward flow arrangement will expand Homestead's lending footprint to include the Delta, Midwest, Mountain West, Pacific Northwest, Southeast and Southwest regions, covering staple row crops, specialty crops and permanent plantings. The partnership gives Barings access to differentiated opportunities within the $624.7 billion US agricultural credit market whilst expanding capital access for American farmers.

Business Wire
Feb 18th, 2026
Barings Supports Launch of Pinion Insurance with up to $180 Million Commitment

Barings, one of the world’s leading asset managers, today announced that it is supporting the launch of Pinion Insurance (“Pinion”) with a preferred equity c...

FinancialContent
Feb 17th, 2026
Barings commits up to $180M to launch specialty insurer Pinion Insurance

Barings has announced a preferred equity commitment of up to $180 million to support the launch of Pinion Insurance, a specialty insurance carrier. Pinion will provide insurance capacity for Managing General Agents across the US, UK and Europe, offering underwriting performance insights through proprietary technology. The investment comes through Barings' Capital Solutions platform, which invests across the capital structure. Michael Searles, Head of North America for Barings Capital Solutions, said the investment aligns with their approach to investing in specialty origination engines delivering diversified returns. Pinion's management team includes co-founders Neil McConachie as Group Chief Executive Officer, Philip Vandonick as Group Chief Underwriting Officer, and Laura Baird as Group Chief Technology Officer. The transaction builds on Barings' five-year track record in Property & Casualty insurance investing.

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