Structured Finance - Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities, Analyst - Chicago

Fitch Group; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 80.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid work environment

Training & mentorship

Retirement planning

Tuition reimbursement

Health & wellbeing benefits

Zusammenfassung

Fitch Ratings is seeking an Analyst in Chicago for Structured Finance - Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities. The role focuses on credit analysis of CRE properties and loan structures in the U.S. and Canada, with emphasis on quantitative analysis and reporting.

The team emphasizes collaboration, rigorous analysis, and delivering timely insights to investors. Qualifications include a bachelor's degree and at least 12 months of CRE underwriting experience, plus proficiency in Excel and Word.

Qualifikationen

• Hold a bachelor's degree.
• At least 12 months of underwriting, valuing, or working out commercial real estate.
• Proficiency in Excel and Word.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and organizational skills.
• Familiar with North American CRE properties.

Aufgaben

• Identify and assess credit strengths and risks of CRE properties and loan structures in U.S. and Canada.
• Analyze property and loan level characteristics and industry trends using quantitative methods.
• Publish detailed transaction reports, rating commentaries and research reports.

Kenntnisse

Excel

Word

Analytical thinking

multitask ability

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Word

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Structured Finance - Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities, Analyst - Chicago

Requisition ID: 50589

Business Unit: Fitch Ratings

Category: Credit Analysis & Research

Location: Chicago, IL, US

Date Posted: Oct 6, 2026

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 currently seeking an Analyst based out of our New York office.

About the Team:

• Fitch Ratings is a global company with a presence in over 30 countries, offering opportunities to work with diverse teams and clients from around the world
• An opportunity to be part of a team of analysts performing CRE analysis on securities loans
• Provide Fitch's opinions and perspectives to investors and other market participants on all North American CMBS transactions
• A team-oriented work environment

How You'll Make an Impact:

• Identify and assess credit strengths and risks of commercial real estate properties, and the related loan structures in U.S and Canadian CRE markets, and property cash flow underwriting and valuations
• Use quantitative skills to analyze property and loan level characteristics and industry trendsCommunicate rating conclusions to credit committee
• Publish detailed transaction reports, rating commentaries and research reports

You May be a Good Fit if:

• Hold a bachelor's degree
• Have at least 12 months of experience in underwriting, valuing, or working out commercial real estate, excluding internships
• Possess expertise in Excel and Word
• Demonstrate strong analytical, quantitative, and organizational skills with the ability to multitask
• Are familiar with commercial property types
• Can shift fluidly between multiple projects as priorities change

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• Securitization or capital markets experience a plus
• Loan workout and/or lending experience a plus

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
• Dedication to Giving Back: Paid volunteer days, matched funding for donations, and ample opportunities to volunteer in your community

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. Should you be successful in the recruitment process at Fitch Ratings, you will be asked to declare any securities holdings and other potential conflicts prior to commencing employment. If you, or your immediate family, have any holdings that may conflict with your work responsibilities, you may be asked to divest yourself of them before beginning work.

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FOR NEW YORK ONLY: Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $85,000 and $95,000 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.