Assistant Vice President Credit Ratings Real Estate CMBS
Assistant Vice President Credit Ratings Real Estate CMBS
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Job Description
Morningstar DBRS is seeking a highly motivated individual with an interest in real estate finance and credit analysis to join its Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities (CMBS) team as an Analyst. The successful candidate will mainly serve as a lead analyst for Morningstar DBRS rated transactions or entities. The successful candidate will be expected to gradually develop a solid understanding of the US and Canadian real estate sectors and to acquire a broad understanding of the appropriate Morningstar DBRS rating methodologies and criteria.
Morningstar DBRS is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as a nationally recognized statistical rating organization (NRSRO). Morningstar DBRS has earned a reputation for innovation and excellence in the structured finance market and aims to increase market transparency by providing the highestquality ratings securities research monitoring services operational risk assessments data and technology solutions.
Primary Responsibilities
- Act as the lead analyst and manage the process of evaluating credit risk while adhering to the relevant rating methodology.
- Determine Morningstar DBRS stabilized cash flows of all major property types (office retail multifamily MHC hotel selfstorage) and a variety of loan sizes $1 million to > $100 million).
- Prepare/update spreadsheets on properties and companies including historical information and financial projections.
- Search and aggregate market data to be used in the credit analysis.
- Track key economic and industry indicators and various asset class metrics.
- Review thirdparty reports including appraisals property condition reports environmental reports and other industry specific reports.
- Contribute text and analysis for rating reports press release commentaries presentations and industry reports under supervision of lead analysts.
- Oversee the preparation of rating committee materials and participate in Rating Committee meetings.
- Assist with the publishing workflow including regulatory disclosures.
- Have a solid understanding of real estate asset classes covered.
- Delegate and oversee the completion of tasks.
- Train and mentor junior staff.
- Lead clientcommunication through interacting with issuers investors and intermediaries.
- Adhere to compliance regulatory and company policies and procedures.
Requirements
- Four to five years of progressive experience in a commercial real estate related field
- Undergraduate degree in accounting business finance or other relevant discipline is preferred
- Strong analytical abilities and knowledge of financial statements
- Solid research and analytical skills with acute attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills both oral and written.
- Selfstarter and strong team player with the ability to meet deadlines while producing high quality work.
- Genuine interest in commercial real estate and structured finance.
- Ability to travel 1020 domestically/ North America
- Possess and maintain a valid drivers license and passport
About Us
Morningstar DBRS is a leading provider of independent rating services and opinions for corporate and sovereign entities financial institutions and project and structured finance instruments globally. Rating more than 4000 issuers and 60000 securities it is one of the top four credit rating agencies in the world.
Morningstar DBRS empowers investor success by bringing more transparency and a muchneeded diversity of opinion in the credit rating industry. Our approach and size allow us to be nimble enough to respond to customers needs in their local markets but large enough to provide the necessary expertise and resources they require. Market innovators choose to work with us because of our agility techforward approach and exceptional customer service.
Morningstar DBRS is the next generation of credit ratings.
If you receive and accept an offer from us we require that personal and any related investments be disclosed confidentiality to our Compliance team (days vary by region). These investments will be reviewed to ensure they meet Code of Ethics requirements. If any conflicts of interest are identified then you will be required to liquidate those holdings immediately. In addition dependent on your department and location of work certain employee accounts must be held with an approved broker (for example all U.S. employee accounts). If this applies and your account(s) are not with an approved broker you will be required to move your holdings to an approved broker.
Morningstars hybrid work environment gives you the opportunity to work remotely and collaborate inperson each week. While some positions are available as fully remote weve found that were at our best when were purposely together on a regular basis typically three days each week. A range of other benefits are also available to enhance flexibility as needs change. No matter where you are youll have tools and resources to engage meaningfully with your global colleagues.
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