Analyst

As a MCA Analyst, you will conduct thorough quantitative and qualitative analysis on the underlying loans and properties that collateralize Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities transactions. Additionally, you will assist other analysts with the creation of loan valuations and write-ups, as well as assist with special projects/initiatives as needed. Responsibilities include: - Writing monthly research reports & transaction snapshots, providing commentary and opinions on Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities (CMBS) for institutional clients. - Providing accurate and timely assistance with basic data and preliminary tasks to support the research and analysis of CMBS properties. - Retrieving, analyzing, researching, and reporting on CMBS pool level and property level performance, including identifying and analyzing risky assets based on qualitative and quantitative factors. - Identifying macro and micro risk factors to determine exposure within CMBS pools and loan portfolios. - Monitoring, analyzing, and reporting executive summaries on CMBS transactions, investigating potential default or loss scenarios for underlying real estate loan collateral. - Communicating and supporting other Morningstar Analysts or third-party contacts to collect data and information for quality and timely reporting. - Researching and responding to inquiries regarding specific aspects of assigned CMBS pools, evaluating detail relative to bond class holdings to ascertain strengths and weaknesses. - Maintaining communication with operations and technology teams about tasks, priorities, and application development requirements. - Taking ownership of tasks with a focus on quality and accuracy of deliverables. - Demonstrating a strong learning curve and eagerness to progress in the rating value chain. Requirements: - 2 to 4 years of experience in credit research, with knowledge of CMBS and credit ratings preferred. - Bachelor's degree required, Masters, CFA, or FRM preferred. - Excellent writing communication, quantitative, and analytical skills. - Intermediate level proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Visual Basic for Applications (VBA), and MSSQL. - Creative thinker with strong problem-solving skills. Morningstar is an equal opportunity employer. About Morningstar DBRS: Morningstar DBRS is a leading provider of independent rating services and opinions for various entities globally. With a focus on transparency and diversity of opinion, Morningstar DBRS empowers investor success by responding to customer needs in local markets while providing expertise and resources. The company is known for its agility, tech-forward approach, and exceptional customer service, positioning it as the next generation of credit ratings. If you accept an offer from Morningstar, disclosure of personal and related investments to the Compliance team is required for review. Any conflicts of interest identified may require liquidation of holdings immediately. Depending on department and location, certain employee accounts must be held with an approved broker. Morningstar offers a hybrid work environment, allowing for remote work with regular in-person collaboration. Various benefits are available to enhance flexibility, and tools/resources enable meaningful engagement with global colleagues. (Note: "Job Description" has been formatted into proper paragraphs without headers as per the instructions provided.),