Analyst, Morningstar Credit Analytics - CMBS

Morningstar Inc.•Ambler, PA

48d•Hybrid

About The Position

Morningstar Credit empowers credit market decision makers with tools and information that lead to faster, insightful, and more predictable outcomes. The solutions launched from Morningstar Credit will further Morningstar's commitment to empower investor success by bringing transparency, responsiveness, and leading-edge technology to credit markets and all of structured finance. We are seeking an analyst to join our high-performing team which writes periodic performance reports on commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) transactions and their underlying loans and properties. This role is ideal for someone with strong analytical and writing skills who is comfortable working both independently and collaboratively. You'll be joining a very experienced team, yet one that is very entrepreneurial, so the ability to take initiative and be inquisitive is a key to long-term success in the role.

Requirements

0-2 years of work experience in commercial real estate or CMBS
Bachelor's degree required, preferably in finance, accounting or real estate
Ability to work independently, but also collaborate across the team as necessary
Deep interest in commercial real estate
General intellectual curiosity

Nice To Haves

Experience with AI is a plus

Responsibilities

Monitor performance of CMBS transactions through monthly monitoring of underlying collateral.
Provide monthly qualitative and quantitative updates to investors through the Analytics platform Qualitative updates include borrower research, tenant news, market color and reviewing servicer commentary. Quantitative updates include changes in cash flow and valuations
Derive values on a regular basis for all large loans, distressed assets and any properties showing a material change in credit metrics from original assumptions
Contribute to ongoing research efforts including daily news blasts and scheduled long-form pieces
Visit properties and convey on-the-ground observations to appropriate parties
Regularly speak with clients, potential clients and media

Benefits

75% 401k match up to 7%
Stock Ownership Potential
Company provided life insurance - 1x salary + commission
Comprehensive health benefits (medical/dental/vision) including potential premium discounts and company-provided HSA contributions (up to $500-$2,000 annually) for specific plans and coverages
Additional medical Wellness Incentives - up to $300-$600 annual
Company-provided long- and short-term disability insurance
Trust-Based Time Off
6-week Paid Sabbatical Program
6-Week Paid Family Caregiving Leave
Competitive 8-24 Week Paid Parental Bonding Leave
Adoption Assistance
Leadership Coaching & Formal Mentorship Opportunities
Annual Education Stipend
Tuition Reimbursement
Charitable Matching Gifts program
Dollars for Doers volunteer program
Paid volunteering days
15+ Employee Resource & Affinity Groups