Vice President, Operational Risk Assessments – Commercial Mortgage Servicing Rankings
About The Position
Morningstar DBRS is looking for a full time Vice President to join the operational risk assessment team in our commercial real estate ratings and CMBS group. This role involves taking primary analytical responsibility for assigned client companies and managing their entire assessment and servicer ranking process. Responsibilities include analyzing servicer submissions, preparing for and leading client meetings, and handling follow-up communications. The Vice President will apply Morningstar DBRS’ commercial mortgage servicer ranking methodology and criteria to prepare comprehensive assessment reports and present ranking recommendations for committee approval. Collaboration with the editorial team for publishing reports and press releases, as well as maintaining surveillance on assigned client companies through various data sources and interactions, are also key aspects of this position.
Requirements
- College or graduate-level degree
- Seven or more years experience in one or more of the following areas: mortgage loan servicing, mortgage loan special servicing, or asset administration/portfolio management
- Strong organizational, writing, and communication/interpersonal skills
- Ability to lead meetings and interact professionally with senior-level personnel
- Able to travel frequently; typically for two days at a time
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word)
Nice To Haves
- CMBS-related servicing or special servicing experience is a plus
Responsibilities
- Taking primary analytical responsibility for assigned client companies and managing their entire assessment and servicer ranking process.
- Analyzing servicers’ information/data submissions, scheduling and preparing for client meetings, and leading the ranking review meetings as well as handling any follow-up requests and communications.
- Applying Morningstar DBRS’ commercial mortgage servicer ranking methodology and criteria to prepare well-written, comprehensive assessment reports and present the ranking recommendations for committee approval.
- Work with our editorial team to publish the ranking reports and lead-in press releases.
- Maintain surveillance on assigned client companies and their rankings through interim data submissions, interactions with Morningstar DBRS’ CMBS ratings group, ad hoc communications with the client companies, and other publicly available sources.
Benefits
- 100% 401k match up to 6% of salary
- Stock Ownership Potential
- Company provided life insurance - 1x salary + commission
- Comprehensive health benefits (medical/dental/vision) including potential premium discounts and company-provided HSA contributions (up to $500-$2,000 annually) for specific plans and coverages
- Additional medical Wellness Incentives - up to $300-$600 annual
- Company-provided long- and short-term disability insurance
- Trust-Based Time Off
- 6-week Paid Sabbatical Program
- 6-Week Paid Family Caregiving Leave
- Competitive 8-24 Week Paid Parental Leave
- Adoption Assistance
- Leadership Coaching & Formal Mentorship Opportunities
- Annual Flex Stipend - $1000 annually to cover personal education & well-being expenses
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Charitable Matching Gifts program
- Dollars for Doers volunteer program
- Paid volunteering days
- 15+ Employee Resource & Affinity Groups
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
