Structured Finance - Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities, Senior Director - New York
About The Position
Fitch Ratings is seeking a Senior Director to join its Global CMBS group in the New York or Chicago office. The role is specialized in Commercial Real Estate Collateralized Loan Obligations (CRE CLOs), with responsibilities spanning transaction analysis, market research, and criteria development. The position provides Fitch’s opinions and guidance to investors and market participants on Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities (CMBS), while contributing to strategic growth and innovation in the commercial real estate sector. The Senior Director will 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. The role oversees property cash flow underwriting and valuations, guides quantitative analysis of property- and loan-level characteristics and industry trends, and communicates rating conclusions to senior credit committees and stakeholders. It also leads transaction reporting, research publications, and external discussions about rated transactions and market trends.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree; an advanced degree in finance, real estate, or a related field is preferred.
- Over 12 years of experience in commercial real estate underwriting, valuation, or a related field.
- Strong leadership skills and a proven track record of managing and developing high-performing teams.
- Strong analytical, quantitative, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to write clearly and persuasively.
Nice To Haves
- Extensive experience in securitization or capital markets.
- Proven experience in ratings, loan workouts, and/or lending.
- Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate with senior stakeholders and clients.
- Advanced degree in finance, real estate, or a related field.
Responsibilities
- 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 publication of comprehensive transaction reports, rating commentaries, and research publications.
- Lead external meetings discussing rated transactions and market trends.
- Focus on CRE CLO transaction analysis, market research, and criteria development.
Benefits
- Retirement planning programs.
- Tuition reimbursement programs.
- Comprehensive healthcare offerings supporting physical, mental, financial, social, and occupational wellbeing.
- A global parental leave plan.
- Dedicated trainings, leadership development, and mentorship programs.
- Employee Resource Groups.
- Depending on the position, compensation may also include commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, and long-term incentives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
