Structured Finance - Credit Analyst, Associate Director - CMBS (Surveillance)Fitch Ratings is adding a highly motivated commercial real estate finance professional to analyze commercial mortgage-backed securities in our New York / Chicago office.
Successful candidates should demonstrate the ability to analyze and develop credit opinions relating to CMBS transactions, communicate credit opinions to the public and publish research on transactions and industry trends.
About the Team:
Join a team focused on providing Fitch's opinions and commentary regarding transactions and ratings within the Commercial Real Estate (CRE) sector to investors and market participants. Our team's responsibilities include a diverse portfolio of CRE, including multi- and single-borrower transactions, CRE CLO and Data Centers, across North America. Foster a collaborative and team-oriented work environment.
How You'll Make an Impact:- Identify and assess credit strengths and risks of U.S and Canadian commercial real estate properties including market analysis, property-level fundamentals, and industry-specific trends that may impact loan performance. (30%)
- Use quantitative skills to analyze property, loan-level and portfolio-level characteristics as well as industry trends within an assigned portfolio. Includes detailed property cash flow analysis and updated property valuations on performing and non-performing loans. (30%)
- Prepare detailed committee materials and communicate rating conclusions to credit committee. (20%)
- Publish detailed rating commentaries and research reports. (10%)
- Mentor or manage junior analysts. (10%)
You May be a Good Fit if:- You hold a bachelor's degree, with preference for a degree in finance, real estate, or a related field.
- You have 5 to 7 years experience in commercial real estate underwriting, valuation or loan workouts.
- You demonstrate advanced expertise in Excel and Word, experience in financial modeling a plus.
- You have strong analytical, quantitative, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- You have experience across various commercial property types.
- You exhibit excellent written and oral communication skills for committee presentations and external engagement.
What Would Make You Stand Out:- Securitization or capital markets experience.
- Loan workout and/or lending experience.
Why Choose Fitch:- Hybrid Work Environment: 3 days a week in office required based on your line of business and location
- A Culture of Learning & Mobility: Dedicated trainings, leadership development and mentorship programs designed to ensure that your time at Fitch will be a continuous learning opportunity
- Investing in Your Future: Retirement planning and tuition reimbursement programs that empower you to achieve your short and long-term goals
- Promoting Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive healthcare offerings that enable physical, mental, financial, social, and occupational wellbeing
- Supportive Parenting Policies: Family-friendly policies, including a generous global parental leave plan, designed to help you balance career and family life effectively
- Inclusive Work Environment: A collaborative workplace where all voices are valued, with Employee Resource Groups that unite and empower our colleagues around the globe
FOR NEW YORK AND CHICAGO ROLES ONLY:
Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $110,000 and $135,000 per year. Actual salaries will be determined on an individualized basis and may vary based on factors including but not limited to education, training, experience, past performance, and other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of Fitch's total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, long-term incentives, and other benefits sponsored by Fitch.
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