Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree in finance or real estate preferred.
Over 12 years of experience in commercial real estate underwriting or valuation.
Strong leadership skills with a history of managing high-performing teams.
Excellent analytical, quantitative, and organizational abilities.
Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
Responsibilities
Lead a team analyzing credit strengths and risks in commercial real estate.
Enhance property cash flow underwriting and valuations.
Guide quantitative analyses of property and loan characteristics.
Present complex rating conclusions to senior credit committees.
Drive the publication of transaction reports and research publications.
Lead discussions on rated transactions and market trends.
Benefits
Hybrid work environment with 3 days in-office requirement.
Culture of learning with dedicated training and mentorship programs.
Retirement planning and tuition reimbursement programs.
Comprehensive healthcare offerings for overall wellbeing.
Family-friendly policies including generous parental leave.
Inclusive workplace with Employee Resource Groups.
Full Job Description
Fitch Ratings is seeking a Senior Director to join the Global CMBS group in our New York or Chicago office.
How You'll Make an Impact:
Specialized role focusing on CRE CLOs including transaction analysis, market research and criteria development.
Manage a team of analysts assessing credit strengths and risks of commercial real estate properties and related loan structures in the U.S. and Canadian markets.
Oversee and enhance property cash flow underwriting and valuations.
Guide the team in using quantitative analyses to evaluate property and loan-level characteristics and industry trends.
Present and communicate complex rating conclusions to senior credit committees and stakeholders.
Drive the publication of comprehensive transaction reports, rating commentaries, and research publications.
Lead external meetings discussing rated transactions and market trends
You May be a Good Fit if:
You hold a bachelor's degree, with a preference for an advanced degree in finance, real estate, or a related field.
You have over 12 years of experience in commercial real estate underwriting, valuation, or related.
You possess strong leadership skills with a proven track record of managing and developing high-performing teams.
You have strong analytical, quantitative, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
You exhibit exceptional communication skills, including the ability to write clearly and persuasively.
What Would Make You Stand Out:
Extensive experience in securitization or capital markets is a significant advantage.
Proven experience in ratings, loan workouts and/or lending.
Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate with senior stakeholders and clients.
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 ROLES ONLY: Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $190,000 and $225,000. 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.
About Fitch
Fitch Ratings Inc. is a credit rating agency and a subsidiary of Fitch Group, which is owned by Hearst Corporation. Fitch Ratings is headquartered in New York City and London. The company was founded by John Knowles Fitch on December 24, 1913 in New York City as the Fitch Publishing Company. It merged with London-based IBCA Limited in December 1997. In 2000 Fitch acquired both Chicago-based Duff & Phelps Credit Rating Co. (April) and Thomson BankWatch (December). Fitch Ratings is one of the three nationally recognized statistical rating organizations (NRSRO) designated by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in 1975, together with Moody's and Standard & Poor's.
