Structured Finance - CMBS Data Centers, Director - Chicago

Fitch Learning; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Chicago is seeking a Director for its CMBS Data Centers group. This role involves leading transaction analysis, assessing credit strengths of commercial properties, and managing a high-performing team. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in commercial real estate, particularly in data center transactions, and exhibits strong leadership and analytical skills. This position offers a hybrid work environment and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Hybrid work environment

Comprehensive healthcare offerings

Retirement planning and tuition reimbursement

Family-friendly policies

Leadership development programs

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in commercial real estate underwriting or valuation.
• Experience in Data Center transactions or similar roles.
• Strong track record of managing and developing high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead transaction analysis and market research for CMBS Data Centers.
• Assess credit strengths and risks of real estate properties.
• Guide the team in quantitative analyses of property and loan characteristics.

Skills

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Quantitative skills

Communication skills

Education

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

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Word

Financial modeling

Job description

Structured Finance - CMBS Data Centers, Director - Chicago

Fitch Ratings is seeking a Director to join the CMBS Data Centers group in our Chicago office.

About the Team:

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 North American Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities (CMBS) transactions. Foster a collaborative and team-oriented work environment.

How You’ll Make an Impact:

• Specialized role focusing on Data Centers including transaction analysis, market research and criteria development.
• Lead the assessment of 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.
• Present and communicate complex rating conclusions to senior credit committees and stakeholders.
• Drive the publication of comprehensive transaction reports, rating commentaries, and research publications.

You May be a Good Fit if:

• You hold a bachelor's degree, with a preference for an advanced degree in finance, real estate, or a related field.
• You have over 7 years of experience in commercial real estate underwriting, valuation, or related fields including prior experience working on Data Center transactions or in a related role.
• You possess strong leadership skills with a proven track record of managing and developing high-performing teams.
• You demonstrate advanced expertise in Excel, Word, and financial modeling.
• 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.

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• Extensive experience in securitization or capital markets is a significant advantage.
• Proven experience in loan workouts and/or lending.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate with senior stakeholders and clients.

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

Fitch is committed to providing global securities markets with objective, timely, independent and forward-looking credit opinions. To protect Fitch’s credibility and reputation, our employees must take every precaution to avoid conflicts of interest or any appearance of a conflict of interest. Fitch is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate 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.

Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $135,000 and $170,000. 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.