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The DBRS Morningstar CMBS New Issue Ratings team is seeking a Senior Analyst to support the analytical team in the credit risk assessment of commercial real estate loans and securitized products. In this position, the successful applicant will assist with various aspects of the ratings process, including reviewing third party data, conducting property and loan analysis, writing Asset Summary Reports, and supporting research and database projects.

DBRS Morningstar is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as a nationally recognized statistical rating organization (NRSRO). DBRS Morningstar has earned a reputation for innovation and excellence in the structured finance market and aims to increase market transparency by providing the highest-quality ratings, securities research, monitoring services, operational risk assessments, data, and technology solutions.

This role is based in Chicago.

Role & Responsibilities:

– Act as the lead analyst and manage the process of rating US CMBS transactions while maintaining compliance with DBRS Policies and Procedures.
– Determine DBRS stabilized net cash flows for all property types, a variety of loan sizes ($2 million to >$1 billion) and unique loan structures including holdbacks and future funding components based on property performance and market dynamics.
– Conduct market research and financial analysis for rating committees, investor meetings and conferences.
– Conduct site inspections of all major property types on a nationwide basis. 10%-20% domestic travel is required.
– Compose detailed Presale reports distributed to investors containing the culmination of research and analysis.
– Provide credit analysis and use quantitative models to assess credit worthiness for multi-loan pooled transactions as well as single-borrower transactions.
– Present loan level analysis, quantitative results and provide recommendations to the credit committee.
– Conduct research and prepare market research updates for investors and assist with presentations to be delivered at industry conferences.
– Respond to client and colleague inquiries regarding methodologies, analysis and research.
– Serve as a mentor for junior members of the team.

Professional Experience, Skills & Qualifications:

– Minimum of 1 year of experience in a commercial real estate finance related field.
– Bachelor’s degree in finance, real estate or a related area.
– Self-starter and team player with demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
– Has an analytical mindset, strong attention to detail and operates in an organized manner.
– Highly poised and possesses excellent interpersonal and presentation skills.
– High degree of proficiency in Excel as well as the intellectual curiosity to develop new applications and to perform complex analyses.
– Well-developed writing and verbal communication skills.
– Passionate about a hobby or an activity outside of work.
– Possesses all necessary documents for domestic travel.