The Team: DBRS Morningstar`s structured credit ratings and research subsidiary is a Nationally Recognized Statistical Ratings Organization (NRSRO) that has earned a reputation for innovation and excellence in the structured finance market. This group aims to increase market transparency and provides the highest quality ratings through securities research, monitoring services, data, and technology solutions.
The Role: As a Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities (CMBS) Senior Analyst, you will conduct thorough quantitative and qualitative analysis on the underlying loans and properties that collateralize Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities transactions. In addition, you will assist other analysts with setting up Net Cash flow models; underwriting loans; assist with special projects/initiatives, as needed.
Responsibilities
· Analyze the credit risk in SF securities by performing tasks that includes reviewing deal documents, legal documentation, analyzing periodic data and setting up net cashflow templates and underwriting loans.
· Assist the rating analyst in preparing rating committee note, rationale and building and maintaining various databases relating to underlying collateral.
· Collect, organize and analyze data from internal and external sources for use in criteria development, ratings and research reports.
· Maintain regular and open communication with the operations team and technology team about assigned tasks, priorities and ensure applications under development meet the defined requirements and pass the user acceptance testing prior to its release.
· Understand the domain and implement quick fix solutions to align the development activities with dynamic business needs.
Requirements
· 3-6 years of experience in Structured Finance, experience at a rating agency is a plus.
· A master’s degree required, CFA or FRM preferred.
· Expertise on Microsoft Excel, Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) and MSSQL.
· Excellent writing, communication and quantitative/analytical skills.
· Creative thinker who is adept at taking an analytical approach to problem solving.
· Experience with Intex, Trepp, REIS and CBRE is a plus.
Morningstar is an equal opportunity employer
Morningstar’s hybrid work environment gives you the opportunity to work remotely and collaborate in-person each week. While some positions are available as fully remote, we’ve found that we’re at our best when we’re 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, you’ll have tools and resources to engage meaningfully with your global colleagues.
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