Structured Finance - CMBS, Senior Director - Chicago

About the role

Join a leadership team focused on strategic growth and innovation within the Commercial Real Estate (CRE) sector. Lead efforts to provide Fitch’s opinions and guidance to investors and market participants on Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities (CMBS).

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.

Requirements

• You hold a bachelor's degree, with a preference for an advanced degree in finance, real estate, or a related field.
• You have over 12 years of experience in commercial real estate underwriting, valuation, or related.
• You possess strong leadership skills with a proven track record of managing and developing high-performing teams.
• You have strong analytical, quantitative, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• You exhibit exceptional communication skills, including the ability to write clearly and persuasively.

Qualifications

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.

Benefits

• Hybrid Work Environment: 3 days a week in office required based on your line of business and location.
• Evaluation of qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.

Pay

Expected base pay rates for the role are between $180,000 and $210,000 per year. Actual salaries will be determined on an individual basis and may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, past performance, and other job-related considerations. Base pay is one component of Fitch’s total compensation package, which may also include commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, long-term incentives, and other benefits sponsored by Fitch, depending on the position.