Structured Finance - Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities, Senior Director - Chicago

About Fitch Group Fitch Group is a global leader in financial information services with operations in more than 30 countries. Wholly owned by Hearst, Fitch Group is comprised of: Fitch Ratings, a global leader in credit ratings and research and Fitch Solutions, a leading provider of data, research and analytics. With dual headquarters in London and New York, Fitch Group is owned by Hearst.

Fitch Group

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5,001-10,000 employees

Financial Services

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Privately Held

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• 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 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.
• Lead external meetings discussing rated transactions and market trends

Required

• You hold a bachelor's degree, with a preference for an advanced degree in finance, real estate, or a related field.
• You have over 12 years of experience in commercial real estate underwriting, valuation, or related.
• You possess strong leadership skills with a proven track record of managing and developing high-performing teams.
• 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.

Preferred

• Extensive experience in securitization or capital markets is a significant advantage.
• Proven experience in ratings, loan workouts and/or lending.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate with senior stakeholders and clients.
• 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 ROLES ONLY: Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $190,000 and $225,000. 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.
• Fitch Group is a global leader in financial information services with operations in more than 30 countries. Wholly owned by the Hearst Corporation, we are comprised of three main businesses: Fitch Ratings | Fitch Solutions | Fitch Learning.
• www.fitchratings.com | www.fitchsolutions.com | www.fitchlearning.com

• Retirement planning
• Tuition reimbursement
• Healthcare offerings
• Parental leave plan
• Mentorship programs
• Leadership development