Structured Finance - CMBS, Senior Director - Chicago

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Fitch Ratings is seeking a Senior Director to join the Global CMBS group in our New York or Chicago office.

Join a leadership team focused on strategic growth and innovation within the Commercial Real Estate (CRE) sector. Lead efforts to provide Fitch's opinions and guidance to investors and market participants on Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities (CMBS). Foster a collaborative and team-oriented work environment.

• 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.
• Chair credit committees covering complex rating conclusions
• Drive the publication of comprehensive transaction reports, rating commentaries, and research publications.
• Lead external meetings discussing rated transactions and market trends

• 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.

• 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

Fitch is committed to providing global securities markets with objective, timely, independent and forward-looking credit…