Fitch Ratings · 3 days ago
Structured Finance - CMBS, Senior Analyst - Chicago
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$95K/yr - $105K/yr
2+ years expFitch Ratings, one of the world’s top credit ratings agencies, is seeking a Senior Analyst in their Chicago office. The role involves performing analysis on commercial real estate and CMBS transactions, assessing credit strengths and risks, and communicating rating conclusions to the credit committee.
Financial ServicesInformation ServicesRisk ManagementVenture Capital
Responsibilities
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
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
Prepare detailed committee materials and communicate rating conclusions to credit committee
Publish detailed rating commentaries and research reports
Qualification
Required
Hold a bachelor's degree
Have over 2 years of direct experience in underwriting, valuing, or working out commercial real estate
Possess expertise in Excel and Word
Demonstrate strong analytical, quantitative, and organizational skills with the ability to multitask
Are familiar with commercial property types
Exhibit effective communication skills, including strong writing ability
Can shift fluidly between multiple projects as priorities change
Preferred
Securitization or capital markets experience a plus
Loan workout and/or lending experience a plus
Benefits
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
Company
Fitch Ratings
Fitch Ratings is a global rating agency committed to providing the world’s credit markets with independent and prospective credit.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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Hearst Communications
2006-03-15Corporate Round
Leadership Team
Tracey Perini
Chief Financial Officer
Laura Porter
Global Group Head - Public Finance & Infrastructure
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