Senior Credit Analyst, Credit Ratings, US CMBS
The Role: The DBRS Morningstar CMBS New Issue Ratings team is seeking a Senior Analyst to support the analytical team in the credit risk assessment of commercial real estate loans and securitized products. In this position, the successful applicant will assist with various aspects of the ratings process, including reviewing third party data, conducting property and loan analysis, writing Asset Summary Reports, and supporting research and database projects.
DBRS Morningstar is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as a nationally recognized statistical rating organization (NRSRO). DBRS Morningstar has earned a reputation for innovation and excellence in the structured finance market and aims to increase market transparency by providing the highest-quality ratings, securities research, monitoring services, operational risk assessments, data, and technology solutions.
This role is based in Chicago.
The role:
- Prepare underwriting templates for credit analysis of commercial real estate assets.
- Review third-party reports including appraisals, property condition reports, environmental reports, seismic surveys, and other industry specialized reports.
- Provide support for mid- and senior-level analysts.
- Maintain various transaction and loan tracking systems.
- Perform property site visits in support of loan analysis.
Requirements:
- A bachelor's degree is required, a major in finance or related field is preferred.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Ability to travel 10-20%.
- Excellent communication, writing, and presentation skills.
- Detail-oriented self-starter with strong organization and time management skills.
- Genuine interest in commercial real estate and structured finance.
- Eagerness to learn and take on increasing responsibilities.
- Possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
About Us
DBRS Morningstar is a global credit ratings business, currently with 700 employees in eight offices globally. Formed through the July 2019 acquisition of DBRS by Morningstar, Inc., the ratings business is the fourth-largest provider of credit ratings in the world.
DBRS Morningstar is committed to empowering investor success, serving the market through leading-edge technology and raising the bar for the industry. DBRS Morningstar is a market leader in Canada, the U.S. and Europe in multiple asset classes.
DBRS Morningstar rates more than 2,600 issuers and 54,000 securities worldwide and is driven to bringing more clarity, diversity of opinion, and responsiveness to the ratings process. DBRS Morningstar's approach and size provide the agility to respond to customers' needs, while being large enough to provide the necessary expertise and resources.