Vice President, Operational Risk Assessments – Commercial Mortgage Servicing Rankings

Morningstar DBRS is looking for a full time Assistant Vice President to join the operational risk assessment team in our commercial real estate ratings and CMBS group.

• Take primary analytical responsibility for assigned client companies and manage their entire assessment and servicer ranking process.
• Analyze servicers’ information/data submissions, schedule and prepare for client meetings, and lead the ranking review meetings as well as handle any follow‑up requests and communications.
• Apply Morningstar DBRS’ commercial mortgage servicer ranking methodology and criteria to prepare well‑written, comprehensive assessment reports and present ranking recommendations for committee approval.
• Work with the editorial team to publish the ranking reports and lead‑in press releases.
• Maintain surveillance on assigned client companies and their rankings through interim data submissions, interactions with Morningstar DBRS’ CMBS ratings group, ad hoc communications with the client companies, and other publicly available sources.

• College or graduate‑level degree.
• Five or more years experience in one or more of the following areas: mortgage loan servicing, mortgage loan special servicing or asset administration/portfolio management.
• CMBS‑related servicing or special servicing experience is a plus.
• Strong organizational, writing, and communication/interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead meetings and interact professionally with senior‑level personnel.
• Ability to travel frequently; typically for two days at a time.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word).

• Financial Health: 100% 401k match up to 6% of salary;
  Stock Ownership potential.
• Company‑provided life insurance – 1x salary + commission.
• Physical Health:
  Comprehensive health benefits (medical/dental/vision) including potential premium discounts and company‑provided HSA contributions (up to $500-$2,000 annually) for specific plans and coverages.
• Additional medical wellness incentives – up to $300-$600 annual.
• Company‑provided long‑ and short‑term disability insurance.
• Emotional Health:
  Trust‑Based Time Off, 6‑week Paid Sabbatical Program, 6‑Week Paid Family Caregiving Leave, Competitive 8‑24 Week Paid Parental Leave, Adoption Assistance.
• Leadership Coaching & Formal Mentorship Opportunities.
• Annual Flex Stipend – $1000 annually to cover personal education & well‑being expenses.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Social Health:
  Charitable Matching Gifts program, Dollars for Doers volunteer program, Paid volunteering days 15+;
  Employee Resource & Affinity Groups.
• Total Cash Compensation Range $- inclusive of annual base salary and target incentive.

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