Structured Finance - CMBS, Analyst - New York

About the role

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.

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

Requirements

• Hold a bachelor's degree
• Have at least 12 months of experience in underwriting, valuing, or working out commercial real estate, excluding internships
• Possess expertise in Excel and Word
• Demonstrate strong analytical, quantitative, and organizational skills with the ability to multitask
• Be familiar with commercial property types
• Exhibit effective communication skills, including strong writing ability
• Can shift fluidly between multiple projects as priorities change

Qualifications

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

Skills

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to multitask
• Experience with Excel and Word
• Familiarity with commercial property types

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

Pay

Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $85,000 and $100,000 per year. Actual salaries will be determined on an individualized basis and may vary based on factors including but not limited to education, training, experience, past performance, and other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of Fitch’s total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, long-term incentives, and other benefits sponsored by Fitch.

Schedule

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