Structured Finance - CMBS, Associate Director - 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

• 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.

Qualifications

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

Skills

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

Fitch offers a hybrid work environment, dedicated trainings, leadership development and mentorship programs, retirement planning and tuition reimbursement programs, comprehensive healthcare offerings, family-friendly policies, and opportunities to volunteer in the community.

Pay

Expected base pay rates for the role will be between x and y. 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

3 days a week in office required based on your line of business and location.