Assistant Vice President, Morningstar Credit Analytics - CMBS

Morningstar Credit empowers credit market decision makers with tools and information that lead to faster, insightful, and more predictable outcomes. The solutions launched from Morningstar Credit will further Morningstar's commitment to empower investor success by bringing transparency, responsiveness, and leading-edge technology to credit markets and all of structured finance.We are seeking an Assistant Vice President to join our growing CMBS analytical team. This role is ideal for an experienced CRE professional who is highly independent but also intellectually curious and able to collaborate with our diverse team of analysts. Primary responsibilities include the ongoing surveillance of CMBS transactions and contributing to our growing research platform.

Job Responsibilities

• Monitor performance of CMBS transactions through monthly monitoring of underlying collateral.

• Provide monthly qualitative and quantitative updates to investors through the Analytics platform Qualitative updates include borrower research, tenant news, market color and reviewing servicer commentary. Quantitative updates include changes in cash flow and valuations

• Derive values on a regular basis for all large loans, distressed assets and any properties showing a material change in credit metrics from original assumptions

• Contribute to ongoing research efforts including daily news blasts and scheduled long-form pieces

• Visit properties and convey on-the-ground observations to appropriate parties

• Regularly speak with clients, potential clients and media

Key Job Requirements

• 3-5 years of work experience in commercial real estate or CMBS

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in finance, accounting or real estate

• Ability to work independently, but also collaborate across the team as necessary

• Deep interest in commercial real estate

• General intellectual curiosity

At this time, we're not considering candidates who require sponsorship now or in the future.

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 4,000 issuers and 60,000 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 much-needed 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, tech-forward approach, and exceptional customer service.

Morningstar DBRS is the next generation of credit ratings.

Compensation and Benefits

At Morningstar we believe people are at their best when they are at their healthiest. That's why we champion your wellness through a wide-range of programs that support all stages of your personal and professional life. Here are some examples of the offerings we provide:

• Financial Health
  • 75% 401k match up to 7%
  • Stock Ownership Potential
  • Company provided life insurance - 1x salary + commission

• Physical Health
  • Comprehensive health benefits (medical/dental/vision) including potential premium discounts and company-provided HSA contributions (up to $500-$2,000 annually) for specific plansand coverages
  • Additional medical Wellness Incentives - up to $300-$600 annual
  • Company-provided long- and short-term disabilityinsurance

• Emotional Health
  • Trust-Based Time Off
  • 6-week Paid Sabbatical Program
  • 6-Week Paid Family Caregiving Leave
  • Competitive 8-24 Week Paid Parental Bonding Leave
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Leadership Coaching & Formal MentorshipOpportunities
  • Annual Education Stipend
  • Tuition Reimbursement

• Social Health
  • Charitable Matching Gifts program
  • Dollars for Doers volunteer program
  • Paid volunteering days
  • 15+ Employee Resource & Affinity Groups

Total Cash Compensation Range

Inclusive of annual base salary and target incentive

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.

Morningstar's hybrid work environment gives you the opportunity to collaborate in-person each week as we've found that we're at our best when we're purposely together on a regular basis. In most of our locations, our hybrid work model is four days in-office 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.