CMBS Associate Director: Credit & Research

Fitch Ratings, Inc.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Tuition reimbursement

Healthcare coverage

Retirement plan

Job summary

Fitch Ratings, Inc. is seeking an Associate Director for the CMBS group in the New York or Chicago office. You will analyze and develop credit opinions on CMBS transactions, communicate findings to the public, and publish research on market trends.

The role offers cross-functional collaboration, visibility, and growth opportunities within a global team. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of CRE underwriting or valuation experience, strong Excel/Word skills, and excellent analytical and writing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years direct underwriting/CRE valuation experience.
• Strong Excel and Word proficiency.
• Excellent analytical, quantitative, and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with commercial property types.
• Strong writing and communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess credit strengths and risks of CRE properties and related loan structures in U.S. and Canadian markets.
• Analyze property cash flow and loan-level characteristics using quantitative methods.
• Communicate rating conclusions to credit committee and publish notes and research.
• Contribute to rating opinions and market commentary for CMBS transactions.

Skills

Excel

Word

Analytical

Communication

Multitasking

CRE knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Fitch Ratings, Inc. is seeking an Associate Director for the CMBS group in the New York or Chicago office. You will analyze and develop credit opinions on CMBS transactions, communicate findings to the public, and publish research on market trends.

The role offers cross-functional collaboration, visibility, and growth opportunities within a global team. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of CRE underwriting or valuation experience, strong Excel/Word skills, and excellent analytical and writing