CMBS Surveillance - Analyst (PA)
About The Position
KBRA (Kroll Bond Rating Agency) is seeking an Analyst to join our growing commercial real estate (CRE) credit ratings team in the Dresher, PA office. Our commercial real estate credit ratings team monitors a book of over $470 billion transactions spanning across CMBS, Freddie Mac multifamily securitizations, CRE collateralized loan obligations, and single family rental asset classes, among others. Our primary objective is to maintain high quality credit ratings in a timely manner, which involves conducting property cash flow and valuation; pool-level and structure analysis; and publishing our viewpoints based on our research and analysis. We pride ourselves on quality, accuracy, timeliness and consistency of our product.
Requirements
- B.A. / B.S. degree in Finance, Accounting, or Commercial Real Estate is required.
- 0-2 years of business experience preferably within financial services
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills are essential.
- Must be proficient in the use of MS Office with strengths in Excel and Word.
- Ability to take initiative and work independently and work closely with fellow team members in a collaborative environment.
Nice To Haves
- Relevant Commercial Real Estate, Rating Agency, or CMBS experience is preferred.
- Familiarity with the CREFC Investor Reporting Package is most helpful.
- Familiarity with Generative AI tools such as ChatGPT for research, data insights, and general productivity is a plus
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end surveillance of an assigned portfolio of commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) in accordance with organizational guidelines, including the preparation and presentation of analyses to committees and the publication of transaction reports.
- Develop detailed cash flow analysis for commercial real estate properties.
- Assess credit risk of a transaction in collaboration with other team members to develop and present credit opinions on assigned transactions.
- Prepare detailed reports for publication.
- Provide support to other senior team members in property cashflows.
- Support group operations and processes managing the request and flow of information during the review process for own assigned deals as well as for others.
- Participate in workplace projects as needed to increase efficiency.
Benefits
- A hybrid work schedule (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday in the office)
- Competitive benefits and paid time off
- Paid family and disability leave
- 401(k) plan, including employer match (100% vested)
- Educational and professional development financial assistance
- Employee referral bonus program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
