Analyst - CMBS Legal Review

Moody's Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 134,400 - 194,850; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) plan with contributions

Job summary

A leading company in structured finance is seeking an Analyst for CMBS Legal Review. You will analyze legal documentation, conduct credit risk reviews, and produce research, contributing to the team and developing junior analysts. This role offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years overall experience including 2 years in CREF or CMBS/CRE-CLO.
• Develop independent opinions and defend views clearly.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal analysis and review for CMBS transactions.
• Write publishable research and maintain understanding of industry dynamics.
• Coach junior analysts and provide training.

Skills

Analytical orientation

Verbal communication

Written communication

Sound judgment

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Education

Law degree

Job description

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• 7 World Trade Center, 250 Greenwich Street, New York, New York, 10007, US
  
  

Location(s):

• 7 World Trade Center, 250 Greenwich Street, New York, New York, 10007, US
  
  

Line Of Business: Structured Finance Group(SFG)

Job Category:

• Credit Analysis & Research
  
  

Experience Level: Experienced Hire

At Moody's, we unite the brightest minds to turn today’s risks into tomorrow’s opportunities. We do this by striving to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to be who they are-with the freedom to exchange ideas, think innovatively, and listen to each other and customers in meaningful ways.

If you are excited about this opportunity but do not meet every single requirement, please apply! You still may be a great fit for this role or other open roles. We are seeking candidates who model our values: invest in every relationship, lead with curiosity, champion diverse perspectives, turn inputs into actions, and uphold trust through integrity.

Description

The individual will be primarily responsible for analysing the legal documentation of Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities (CMBS) structured finance transactions, producing publishable research, and undertaking special projects intended to enhance Moody's credit analytics and research. The candidate will be expected to participate in group credit discussions and offer his or her analysis of the potential credit impact of the terms of the transaction documents.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal analysis and review for commercial real estate finance (CREF) asset-level documents and CMBS transaction-level documents for the purpose of determining credit risk and ratings
• Represent the team in issuer and investor meetings and other forms of outreach including dialogue related to transaction legal analysis
• Write publishable research, including transaction-related reports, articles and in-depth reports on credit issues affecting the industry
• Active contributor in team-wide legal analytics discussions and resolutions, and their related research and outreach
• Demonstrate a solid command of relevant rating methodologies and a knowledge of rating methodologies used by other Structured Finance Group teams
• When needed, the individual may join the lead analyst of the transaction to conduct transparency dialogue with market participants explaining our view of legal provisions in certain transactions or sectors
• The individual will also be asked to coordinate discussions and seek consistent resolution of legal analytical issues at the team level.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of relevant industry dynamics and nuances, and current trends affecting the industries.
• Coach and develop junior analysts on the team
• Provide training as needed to team members and SFG staff
• Help onboard new legal analytical members, including participating in recruiting
  
  

Qualifications

• Law degree and bar admission with at least 3 years overall experience including at least 2 years of legal experience in CREF or CMBS/CRE-CLO structured finance transactions
• Strong analytical orientation
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• Sound judgment and highest ethical standards
• Capable of developing independent opinions and defending own views clearly and succinctly
• Professional, pro-active, collaborative, responsive
• Highly organized and efficient, with ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines
• Strong teamwork skills and work well with colleagues with different viewpoints
• Ability to work on own initiative, without the need for close supervision
  
  

For US-based roles only: the anticipated hiring base salary range for this position is $134,400.00 - $194,850.00, depending on factors such as experience, education, level, skills, and location. This range is based on a full-time position. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for incentive compensation. Moody’s also offers a competitive benefits package, including not but limited to medical, dental, vision, parental leave, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, life, disability, and accident insurance, a discounted employee stock purchase plan, and tuition reimbursement.

Moody’s is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Moody’s also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about a reasonable accommodation, or need assistance with completing the application process, please email [e-mail]. This contact information is for accommodation requests only, and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

For San Francisco positions, qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

This position may be considered a promotional opportunity, pursuant to the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.

Click here to view our full EEO policy statement. Click here for more information on your EEO rights under the law. Click here to view our Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination statement. Click here to view our Notice to New York City Applicants.

Candidates for Moody's Corporation may be asked to disclose securities holdings pursuant to Moody’s Policy for Securities Trading and the requirements of the position. Employment is contingent upon compliance with the Policy, including remediation of positions in those holdings as necessary.

For more information on the Securities Trading Program, please refer to the STP Quick Reference guide on ComplianceNet

Please note: STP categories are assigned by the hiring teams and are subject to change over the course of an employee’s tenure with Moody’s.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

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