Structured Finance - Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities, Director - Chicago

Structured Finance - CMBS Data Centers, Director - Chicago Join to apply for the Structured Finance - CMBS Data Centers, Director - Chicago role at Fitch Ratings As one of the world’s top three credit ratings agencies, Fitch Ratings plays a critical role in global capital markets by providing supplementary credit analysis, ratings, research, and commentary to financial market participants. Fitch Ratings has been creating value for global markets for over 100 years through rigorous analysis and deep expertise. Fitch Ratings is seeking a Director to join the Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities (CMBS) Data Centers group in our Chicago office. About The Team Join a leadership team focused on strategic growth and innovation within the Commercial Real Estate sector. Lead efforts to provide Fitch’s opinions and guidance to investors and market participants on North American CMBS transactions. Foster a collaborative and team‑oriented work environment. How You’ll Make An Impact Specialized role focusing on Data Centers including transaction analysis, market research, and criteria development. Lead the assessment of 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. Present and communicate complex rating conclusions to senior credit committees and stakeholders. Drive the publication of comprehensive transaction reports, rating commentaries, and research publications. You May Be a Good Fit If You hold a bachelor’s degree, with a preference for an advanced degree in finance, real estate, or a related field. You have over 7 years of experience in commercial real estate underwriting, valuation, or related fields including prior experience working on Data Center transactions or a related role. You possess strong leadership skills with a proven track record of managing and developing high‑performing teams. You demonstrate advanced expertise in Excel, Word, and financial modeling. 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. What Would Make You Stand Out Extensive experience in securitization or capital markets is a significant advantage. Proven experience in loan workouts and/or lending. Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate with senior stakeholders and clients. Why Choose Fitch 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 opinions. To protect Fitch’s credibility and reputation, our employees must take every precaution to avoid conflicts of interest or any appearance of a conflict of interest. Should you, or your immediate family, have any holdings that may conflict with your work responsibilities, you may be asked to divest yourself of them before beginning work. Fitch is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law. FOR CHICAGO: Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $135,000 and $170,000. Actual salaries will be determined on an individualized basis and may vary based on factors including but not limited to education, training, experience, past performance, and other job‑related factors. #J-18808-Ljbffr Fitch Ratings