Structured Finance - Commercial-Backed Securities, Senior Analyst - Chicago

Fitch Group • Chicago, IL

8d • $95,000 - $110,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Fitch Ratings is seeking a Senior Analyst to join the Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities (CMBS) group. This role involves performing CRE analysis on securities loans and providing Fitch’s opinions and perspectives to investors and other market participants on all North American CMBS transactions. The team operates in a team-oriented work environment and is part of a global company with a presence in over 30 countries, offering opportunities to work with diverse teams and clients.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• 2-3 years of experience in underwriting, valuing, or working out commercial real estate, excluding internships
• Expertise in Excel and Word
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and organizational skills with the ability to multitask
• Familiarity with commercial property types
• Effective communication skills, including strong writing ability
• Ability to shift fluidly between multiple projects as priorities change

Nice To Haves

• Securitization or capital markets experience
• Loan workout and/or lending experience

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess credit strengths and risks of commercial real estate properties, and the related loan structures in U.S and Canadian CRE markets, and property cash flow underwriting and valuations
• Use quantitative skills to analyze property and loan level characteristics and industry trends
• Communicate rating conclusions to credit committee
• Publish detailed transaction reports, rating commentaries and research reports

Benefits

• Hybrid Work Environment: 3 days a week in office required
• Dedicated trainings, leadership development, and mentorship programs
• Retirement planning and tuition reimbursement programs
• Comprehensive healthcare offerings that enable physical, mental, financial, social, and occupational wellbeing
• Family-friendly policies, including a generous global parental leave plan
• Paid volunteer days, matched funding for donations, and ample opportunities to volunteer in your community

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior