Structured Finance - CMBS, Associate Director, Surveillance - New York

Fitch Group, Inc., Fitch Ratings, Inc., Fitch Solutions Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement planning

Healthcare benefits

Parental leave

Job summary

Fitch Ratings is seeking an Associate Director for CMBS Surveillance in New York. You will analyze CRE loans and CMBS credits, develop credit opinions, publish research, and present to the committee.

The role emphasizes collaboration across Fitch’s CRE team and global coverage, with opportunities to influence market perspectives. The position requires 5–7 years in CRE underwriting/valuation, strong Excel/Word skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, real estate, or related field.
• 5–7 years in CRE underwriting, valuation or loan workouts.
• Advanced Excel and Word; financial modeling a plus.
• Strong analytical, quantitative and organizational skills.
• Experience across various commercial property types.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for committee presentations.

Responsibilities

• Identify credit strengths and risks of US/Canada CRE properties; market analysis and property-level fundamentals.
• Perform property cash flow analysis and update valuations for loans.
• Prepare materials and communicate rating conclusions to credit committee.
• Publish rating commentaries and research reports.
• Mentor or manage junior analysts.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Financial analysis

Credit analysis

Communication skills

CRE underwriting (CRE underwriting)

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance/real estate or related field

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Structured Finance - CMBS, Associate Director, Surveillance - New York

Requisition ID: 50323

Business Unit: Fitch Ratings

Category: Credit Analysis & Research

Location: New York, NY, US

Date Posted: Jul 22, 2026

Structured Finance – Credit Analyst, Associate Director – CMBS (Surveillance)

As one of the world’s top three credit ratings agencies, Fitch Ratings plays a critical role in global capital markets by providing supplementary credit analysis, ratings, research, and commentary to financial market participants. For over 100 years, Fitch Ratings has been creating value for global markets through its rigorous analysis and deep expertise, which have resulted in a variety of market leading tools, methodologies, indices, research, and analytical products. Fitch Ratings is part of Fitch Group, a global leader in financial information services with operations in more than 30 countries, which also includes Fitch Solutions. With dual headquarters in London and New York, Fitch Group is owned by Hearst.

At Fitch Ratings, credit analysts play a pivotal role in moving markets, as quality credit analysis is the lifeblood of our organization. With a legacy of over a century, our unique approach to credit ratings offers unmatched opportunities for professional growth. Embracing a “challenger mindset,” you'll join a team dedicated to innovating service to our clients. Our people-driven analysis thrives on collaboration across all levels and locations, surpassing traditional financial modeling. Lastly, as part of our global community, you'll find inspiration, challenge, and support, with ample opportunities for visibility and influence in the global financial marketplace.

Fitch Ratings is adding a highly motivated commercial real estate finance professional to analyze commercial mortgage-backed securities in our New York / Chicago office.

Successful candidates should demonstrate the ability to analyze and develop credit opinions relating to CMBS transactions, communicate credit opinions to the public and publish research on transactions and industry trends.

About the Team

Join a team focused on providing Fitch’s opinions and commentary regarding transactions and ratings within the Commercial Real Estate (CRE) sector to investors and market participants. Our team's responsibilities include a diverse portfolio of CRE, including multi- and single-borrower transactions, CRE CLO and data centers, across North America. Foster a collaborative and team-oriented work environment.

How you’ll make an impact

• Identify and assess credit strengths and risks of U.S. and Canadian commercial real estate properties including market analysis, property-level fundamentals, and industry-specific trends that may impact loan performance. (30%)
• Use quantitative skills to analyze property, loan-level and portfolio-level characteristics as well as industry trends within an assigned portfolio. Includes detailed property cash flow analysis and updated property valuations on performing and non-performing loans. (30%)
• Prepare detailed committee materials and communicate rating conclusions to credit committee. (20%)
• Publish detailed rating commentaries and research reports. (10%)
• Mentor or manage junior analysts. (10%)

You may be a good fit if

• You hold a bachelor’s degree, with preference for a degree in finance, real estate, or a related field.
• You have 5 to 7 years experience in commercial real estate underwriting, valuation or loan workouts.
• You demonstrate advanced expertise in Excel and Word, experience in financial modeling a plus.
• You have strong analytical, quantitative, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• You have experience across various commercial property types.
• You exhibit excellent written and oral communication skills for committee presentations and external engagement.

What would make you stand out

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

Why choose Fitch

• Hybrid work environment: 3 days a week in office required based on your line of business and location.
• A culture of learning & mobility: Dedicated trainings, leadership development and mentorship programs designed to ensure that your time at Fitch will be a continuous learning opportunity.
• Investing in your future: Retirement planning and tuition reimbursement programs that empower you to achieve your short and long-term goals.
• Promoting health & wellbeing: Comprehensive healthcare offerings that enable physical, mental, financial, social, and occupational wellbeing.
• Supportive parenting policies: Family-friendly policies, including a generous global parental leave plan, designed to help you balance career and family life effectively.
• Inclusive work environment: A collaborative workplace where all voices are valued, with employee resource groups that unite and empower our colleagues around the globe.

FOR NEW YORK AND CHICAGO ROLES ONLY:

Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $110,000 and $135,000 per year. 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.

Fitch is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.