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Senior Analyst - US CMBS (Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities)
Ratings 311210
Job Description
About the Role:
Grade Level (for internal use): 11
The Senior Analyst will provide legal document review support for Analysts that assign and surveil ratings on Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities.
The Impact: The Senior Analyst will support primary analysts by reviewing the structural provisions of document terms in commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) transactions for consistency with our criteria and identifying unique deal features or provisions. The successful candidate will also assist surveillance analysts in reviewing amendments to existing CMBS transaction documents as part of our surveillance of existing CMBS ratings. Training will be provided to help the Senior Analyst gain an understanding of our criteria and methodology, as well as how the criteria and methodology are typically represented in the transaction documents. The Senior Analyst will also be responsible for supporting the analysts in discussions with transaction parties including the arrangers, servicers and their counsel as needed. The Senior Analyst will be expected to identify and highlight trends in the document terms that may be relevant to our view of the credit risk. The Associate will be based in our Denver or Chicago office providing support to analysts based in New York, Denver, and analysts working virtually.
What’s in it for you: As an integral member of the team you will:
Gain exposure to a wide range of CMBS transactions; Learn the fundamentals of our approach to analyzing securitization; Have opportunities to participate in a broad range of credit activities as your career develops; and enjoy the benefits of a culture that emphasizes collegiality and work-life balance.
Responsibilities: Provide support to the CMBS new issue and surveillance analysts by:
Reviewing transaction documents; Providing written feedback to the analysts on the transaction structure; Highlighting consistencies and inconsistencies with our criteria; Supporting the analysts in discussions with transaction parties including the arrangers, servicers and their counsel as needed; and Highlighting trends in the document terms that may be relevant to our view of the credit risk.
Compensation/Benefits Information: (This section is only applicable to US candidates)
S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $85,700.00 to $170,400.00. Final base salary for this role will be based on the individual’s geographic location, as well as experience level, skill set, training, licenses and certifications.
This role is eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits. For more information on the benefits we provide to our employees, please click here
What We’re Looking For:
Basic Qualifications:
A bachelor's degree required, preferably in finance or economics or a related field of study. A minimum of 3 to 5 years’ experience with securitization documents, preferably CMBS
Preferred Qualifications:
A JD and or legal document review experience in structured financial products is strongly preferred Strong proficiency with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a collaborative team. Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment
Ability to be highly organized, detail-oriented and to multitask
Right to Work Requirements:
This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States or Canada.
About S&P Global Ratings At S&P Global Ratings, our analyst-driven credit ratings, research, and sustainable finance opinions provide critical insights that are essential to translating complexity into clarity so market participants can uncover opportunities and make decisions with conviction. By bringing transparency to the market through high-quality independent opinions on creditworthiness, we enable growth across a wide variety of organizations, including businesses, governments, and institutions.
S&P Global Ratings is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global is the world’s foremost provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics and workflow solutions in the global capital, commodity and automotive markets. With every one of our offerings, we help many of the world’s leading organizations navigate the economic landscape so they can plan for tomorrow, today.
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At S&P Global, we focus on Powering Global Markets. Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.
Benefits:
We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you—and your career—need to thrive at S&P Global.
Our benefits include:
Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.
Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at S&P Global: At S&P Global, we believe diversity fuels creative insights, equity unlocks opportunity, and inclusion drives growth and innovation – Powering Global Markets. Our commitment centers on our global workforce, ensuring that our people are empowered to bring their whole selves to work. It doesn’t stop there, we strive to better reflect and serve the communities in which we live and work, and advocate for greater opportunity for all.
S&P Global has a Securities Disclosure and Trading Policy (“the Policy”) that seeks to mitigate conflicts of interest by monitoring and placing restrictions on personal securities holding and trading. The Policy is designed to promote compliance with global regulations. In some Divisions, pursuant to the Policy’s requirements, candidates at S&P Global may be asked to disclose securities holdings. Some roles may include a trading prohibition and remediation of positions when there is an effective or potential conflict of interest. Employment at S&P Global is contingent upon compliance with the Policy.
Equal Opportunity Employer
S&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.
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202 - Middle Professional (EEO Job Group) (inactive), 20 - Professional (EEO-2 Job Categories-United States of America), RATNGS202.2 - Middle Professional Tier II (EEO Job Group)
Job ID: 311210 Posted On: 2025-01-27 Location: New York, New York, United States
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