Research Assistant - US CMBS

09 Aug 2024

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The Role: Research Assistant, U.S. CMBSGrade Level: 08 (for internal purposes only)The Location: Centennial, CO | Chicago, IL | Dallas, TX(This role is not open to NY location)The Team:The U.S CMBS team is part of the broader Structured Finance Group at S&P Global Ratings. The team assigns ratings and publishes research commentaries for the use of Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities investors.The Impact:The Research Assistant will compile data and credit metrics to derive credit enhancement levels and ratings on commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) transactions collateralized by commercial real estate loans. After having obtained the appropriate S&P Global Ratings certifications, the Research Assistant will prepare material for modeling transactions which primary analysts will utilize to communicate S&P Global Ratings’ methodologies and ratings to clients. The candidate should have a strong background in cash flow modeling and credit analysis of structured finance securities including CMBS and/or other transaction types.What’s in it for you:Increased awareness of commercial real estate markets and structured finance sector.

An opportunity to increase analytical, communication, and presentation skills while supporting the rating process.

Expand Excel skills, time management capabilities, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities:Work in conjunction with, and at the direction of, senior analysts in preparing necessary information for model result presentations.

Provide support for Centennial Commercial Credit team on using S&P Global Ratings’ proprietary CMBS credit model and populating CMBS cash flow models.

Work with CMBS analytic software and data vendors (Trepp, INTEX, CBRE, CoStar)

Generating and inputting appropriate financial and economic data from/to databases, retrieving source documents, and working with surveillance tracking tools.

Assist and validate research and publishing efforts, criteria development and performance analysis.

On occasion travel to proximal locations to inspect and evaluate properties of interest.

Assisting in the collection and analysis of data on special projects;

What We’re Looking For:Bachelor's degree required, preferably in finance or economics.

Recent graduates or those with 1+ years of relevant work experience in loan servicing, operations, finance, research, accounting, mortgage lending, or commercial or consumer credit

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Ability to work with financial models and financial data

Strong analytical, written and verbal communication, presentation, problem solving, and interpersonal skills.

Basic proficiency in MS Office products (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, etc.) is essential. Advanced Excel and Access / Oracle database skills are preferred.

Strong organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize competing tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy of data.

This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United StatesCompensation/Benefits Information: (US ONLY)S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $48,200 to $95,825. Base salary ranges may vary by geographic location.This role is eligible to receive S&P Global benefits. For more information on the benefits we provide to our employees, visit https://www.spgbenefitessentials.com/newhiresReturn to WorkHave you taken time out for caring responsibilities and are now looking to return to work? As part of our Return-to-Work initiative (link to career site page when available), we are encouraging enthusiastic and talented returners to apply, and will actively support your return to the workplace.About Company Statement:S&P Global delivers essential intelligence that powers decision making. We provide the world’s leading organizations with the right data, connected technologies and expertise they need to move ahead. As part of our team, you’ll help solve complex challenges that equip businesses, governments, and individuals with the knowledge to adapt to a changing economic landscape.S&P Global Ratings offers critical insights for credit, risk and sustainable finance solutions that are essential to translating complexity into clarity, so market participants can uncover opportunities.Equal Opportunity EmployerS&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to:  EEO.Compliance@spglobal.com  and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person. US Candidates Only: The EEO is the Law Poster http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf  describes discrimination protections under federal law.203 - Entry Professional (EEO Job Group) (inactive), 20 - Professional (EEO-2 Job Categories-United States of America), RATNGS203 - Entry Professional (EEO Job Group)Posted On: 2022-08-08Location: Centennial, Colorado, United States

Full-time
  • ID: #44736421
  • State: Colorado Centennial 00000 Centennial USA
  • City: Centennial
  • Salary: USD TBD TBD
  • Showed: 2022-08-09
  • Deadline: 2022-10-08
  • Category: Et cetera