CMBS Surveillance Credit Ratings Analyst Chicago
Overview
Morningstar DBRS seeks a highly motivated Analyst to join its Chicago commercial mortgage backed securities group. The role focuses on rating and monitoring bonds secured by commercial real estate loans across Multi-Borrower Conduit Single-Asset Single-Borrower and CRE CLO transactions. Candidates will lead surveillance reviews prepare rating committee packages and present findings. Travel between 5-10% may be required. This position differs by requiring hands-on analysis of collateral documents and active communication with third parties.
What You'll Do11
- 1Obtain a solid understanding of methodologies models criteria and analytical tools to assess credit worthiness of transaction types including Multi-Borrower Single-Borrower and CRE CLO
- 2Run point on completing surveillance reviews of Morningstar DBRS-rated CMBS transactions
- 3Analyze property-level documents operating statements rent rolls and property inspections
- 4Communicate with third parties servicers and information providers to obtain collateral updates
- 5Compile rating committee documents and present analysis and recommendations
- 6Draft press releases and rating letters communicating credit views and rationales
- 7Work with senior reviewers to finalize drafts and release documents
- 8Assist in composing surveillance reports and market commentaries for investors and conferences
- 9Perform analysis for newly-contributed loans in the CRE CLO rated book
- 10Conduct site inspections and complete analysis for newly-issued Morningstar DBRS-rated CMBS transactions in Canada
- 11Travel 5-10% to client sites and conferences
Requirements8
- 11-2 years commercial real estate experience degree in finance real estate or related field
- 2Ability to work in multi-faceted capacity analytical and detail-oriented
- 3High proficiency in Excel and developing new applications for complex analysis
- 4Excellent writing skills and interpersonal abilities
- 5Strong knowledge of Morningstar DBRS Commercial Real Estate Property Analysis Criteria
- 61-2 years experience with Spark Airflow and ETL pipeline development
- 7Familiarity with DBRS rating processes and rating committee procedures
- 8Experience handling sensitive financial data and maintaining confidentiality
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