CMBS New Issuance - Associate (Chicago) at KBRA

Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA) is seeking a CMBS New Issuance Associate to join its team in Chicago. This role involves conducting credit analysis on commercial real estate (CRE) and assigning credit ratings to CMBS transactions. He will be responsible for transaction execution, creating reports, and presenting the analysis.

The role involves:

• Conducting property, loan and transaction level credit analysis
• Presenting and defending the analysis internally to senior managers and in credit/ratings committees, and externally to banks
• Leading preparation of externally published comprehensive transaction reports
• Conduct property site inspections throughout the U.S. and related management meetings

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study.
• Three to five years of relevant CRE debt underwriting or CMBS securitization experience.
• Credit / underwriting experience across multiple CRE property types
• Proficient in conducting extensive analysis in Excel
• Possess strong oral and written communications skills 
• Exceptional attention to detail, with a strong commitment to quality.
• Ability to multi-task and manage through multiple compressed timelines.
• Be able to work both independently and in a highly collaborative inter-dependent team environment.

KBRA Offers:

• A hybrid work schedule (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday in the office)
• Competitive benefits and paid time off
• Paid family and disability leave
• 401(k) plan, including employer match (100% vested)
• Educational and professional development financial assistance
• Employee referral bonus program
• Cell phone provided