Senior Director, CMBS Strategy & Credit (Hybrid)

Fitch Group; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Learning and development programs

Retirement planning

Comprehensive health benefits

Parental leave

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

Fitch Ratings is seeking a Senior Director to join the Global CMBS group in Chicago or New York. You will lead a team focused on CRE CLOs, transaction analysis, market research and criteria development, guiding credit assessments for U.S.

and Canadian properties. You will supervise underwriting and valuations, use quantitative analyses to assess property and loan-level characteristics, and present findings to senior committees and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, real estate, or related field.
• 12+ years of experience in commercial real estate underwriting, valuation, or related.
• Strong leadership with a track record of developing high-performing teams.
• Excellent analytical, quantitative, and organizational skills; multitasking ability.

Responsibilities

• Specialized role focusing on CRE CLOs including transaction analysis, market research and criteria development.
• Manage a team of analysts assessing credit strengths and risks of CRE properties and 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.
• Present and communicate complex rating conclusions to senior credit committees and stakeholders.
• Drive the publication of comprehensive transaction reports, rating commentaries, and research publications.
• Lead external meetings discussing rated transactions and market trends

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance/real estate

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Fitch Ratings is seeking a Senior Director to join the Global CMBS group in Chicago or New York. You will lead a team focused on CRE CLOs, transaction analysis, market research and criteria development, guiding credit assessments for U.S.

and Canadian properties. You will supervise underwriting and valuations, use quantitative analyses to assess property and loan-level characteristics, and present findings to senior committees and stakeholders.