CMBS Surveillance - Senior Analyst/Associate (PA)
At a glance
Senior Investment & Corporate Development role at KBRA. Dresher · full-time · $75,000–$110,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Run ongoing reviews of assigned CMBS deals, taking the analysis through committee presentations and published transaction reports
- Model property cash flows for commercial real estate and help senior colleagues with their cash-flow work
- Work with teammates to evaluate deal credit risk and present opinions on assigned transactions
- Write reports for publication and coordinate information requests and review workflows across assigned deals
- Take part in projects that improve the group’s processes and efficiency
What you bring
- A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, commercial real estate or another listed field
- Two to four years of business experience, preferably in financial services
- Strong Excel and Word skills within MS Office, plus clear writing, speaking and presentation ability
Who this fits
This role suits someone comfortable owning detailed credit reviews while working independently and closely with colleagues. You’ll work from the Dresher office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
From the employer
Position Title: CMBS Surveillance - Senior Analyst/Associate (PA)
Entity: Kroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC
Employment Type: Full-time
Location: Dresher, Pennsylvania
Summary/Overview:
KBRA (Kroll Bond Rating Agency) is seeking a Senior Analyst or Associate to join our growing commercial real estate (CRE) credit ratings team in the Dresher, PA office.
Job Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end surveillance of an assigned portfolio of commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) in accordance with organizational guidelines, including the preparation and presentation of analyses to committees and the publication of transaction reports.
- Develop detailed cash flow analysis for commercial real estate properties. Assess credit risk of a transaction in collaboration with other team members to develop and present credit opinions on assigned transactions. Prepare detailed reports for publication.
- Provide support to other senior team members in property cashflows.
- Support group operations and processes managing the request and flow of information during the review process for own assigned deals as well as for others.
- Participate in workplace projects as needed to increase efficiency.
You will be successful in this role if you have:
- B.A. / B.S. degree in Finance, Accounting, or Commercial Real Estate is required.
- 2-4 years of business experience preferably within financial services
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills are essential.
- Must be proficient in the use of MS Office with strengths in Excel and Word.
- Ability to take initiative and work independently and work closely with fellow team members in a collaborative environment.
- Relevant Commercial Real Estate, Rating Agency, or CMBS experience is preferred.
- Familiarity with the CREFC Investor Reporting Package is most helpful.
- Familiarity with Generative AI tools such as ChatGPT for research, data insights, and general productivity is a plus.
About the Team:
Our commercial real estate credit ratings team monitors a book of over $470 billion transactions spanning across CMBS, Freddie Mac multifamily securitizations, CRE collateralized loan obligations, and single family rental asset classes, among others. Our primary objective is to maintain high quality credit ratings in a timely manner, which involves conducting property cash flow and valuation; pool-level and structure analysis; and publishing our viewpoints based on our research and analysis. We pride ourselves on quality, accuracy, timeliness and consistency of our product.
Salary Range:
The anticipated annual base salary range for this full-time position is $75,000 to $110,000. Offer amounts are determined by factors such as experience, skills, geography, and other job-related factors.
Benefits:
- A hybrid work schedule (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday in the Dresher, Pa. 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
About Us:
Kroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC (KBRA) is a full-service credit rating agency registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an NRSRO. Kroll Bond Rating Agency Europe Limited is registered as a CRA with the European Securities and Markets Authority. Kroll Bond Rating Agency UK Limited is registered as a CRA with the UK Financial Conduct Authority pursuant to the Temporary Registration Regime. In addition, KBRA is designated as a designated rating organization by the Ontario Securities Commission for issuers of asset-backed securities to file a short form prospectus or shelf prospectus. KBRA is also recognized by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners as a Credit Rating Provider.
More Info:
KBRA encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, and veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.