Structured Finance - CMBS, Senior Director - New York

Fitch Group • New York, NY

3d • $180,000 - $210,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Fitch Ratings is seeking a Senior Director to join the Global CMBS group in our New York or Chicago office. This role is part of a leadership team focused on strategic growth and innovation within the Commercial Real Estate (CRE) sector. The Senior Director will lead efforts to provide Fitch’s opinions and guidance to investors and market participants on Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities (CMBS) and foster a collaborative and team-oriented work environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, with a preference for an advanced degree in finance, real estate, or a related field.
• Over 12 years of experience in commercial real estate underwriting, valuation, or related.
• Strong leadership skills with 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 is a significant advantage.
• Proven experience in ratings, loan workouts and/or lending.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate with senior stakeholders and clients.

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.
• Chair credit committees covering complex rating conclusions.
• Drive the publication of comprehensive transaction reports, rating commentaries, and research publications.
• Lead external meetings discussing rated transactions and market trends.

Benefits

• Hybrid Work Environment: 3 days a week in office required based on your line of business and location
• 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
• Employee Resource Groups

What This Job Offers

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