Structured Finance - Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities, Associate Director - New York

Fitch Group • New York, NY

1d • $110,000 - $135,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Fitch Ratings is seeking an Associate Director to join the CMBS group in our New York or Chicago office. Successful candidates should demonstrate the ability to analyze and develop credit opinions relating to CMBS transactions, communicate credit opinions to the public and publish research on transactions and industry trends. Fitch Ratings is a global company with a presence in over 30 countries, offering opportunities to work with diverse teams and clients from around the world. An opportunity to be part of a team of analysts performing CRE analysis on securities loans. Provide Fitch’s opinions and perspectives to investors and other market participants on all North American CMBS transactions. A team-oriented work environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• 5 plus years direct experience underwriting, valuing or working out commercial real estate
• Expertise in Excel and Word.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and organizational skills, including 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 a plus.
• Loan workout and/or lending experience a plus.

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 based on your line of business and location
• A Culture of Learning & Mobility: Dedicated trainings, leadership development and mentorship programs designed to ensure that your time at Fitch will be a continuous learning opportunity
• Investing in Your Future: Retirement planning and tuition reimbursement programs that empower you to achieve your short and long-term goals
• Promoting Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive healthcare offerings that enable physical, mental, financial, social, and occupational wellbeing
• Supportive Parenting Policies: Family-friendly policies, including a generous global parental leave plan, designed to help you balance career and family life effectively
• Inclusive Work Environment: A collaborative workplace where all voices are valued, with Employee Resource Groups that unite and empower our colleagues around the globe
• Dedication to Giving Back: 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: Mid Level