AVPRatings (CMBS)

13982 At Moody's, we unite the brightest minds to turn today's risks into tomorrow's opportunities. We do this by striving to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to be who they are-with the freedom to exchange ideas, think innovatively, and listen to each other and customers in meaningful ways. Moody's is transforming how the world sees risk. As a global leader in ratings and integrated risk assessment, we're advancing AI to move from insight to action-enabling intelligence that not only understands complexity but responds to it. We decode risk to unlock opportunity, helping our clients navigate uncertainty with clarity, speed, and confidence.If you are excited about this opportunity but do not meet every single requirement, please apply! You still may be a great fit for this role or other open roles. We are seeking candidates who model our values: invest in every relationship, lead with curiosity, champion diverse perspectives, turn inputs into actions, and uphold trust through integrity. ## Skills and Competencies * Strong analytical skills with ability to evaluate commercial real estate credit risk and interpret financial data * Proficiency in financial modeling and advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities to support transaction analysis * Ability to assess property cash flows and deal structures within commercial mortgage-backed securities transactions * Strong written and verbal communication skills for presenting analysis and drafting presale reports * Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment * Collaborative mindset with the ability to work independently and as part of a team * Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work * Basic understanding of artificial intelligence concepts, with curiosity and enthusiasm for learning how AI tools can be used to improve processes and drive efficiency. Interest in exploring AI systems and a willingness to develop awareness of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use.## Education * Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Engineering, or a related field * Minimum of 5+ years of professional experience in the commercial real estate sector * Experience in structured finance is preferred but not required## Responsibilities * Analyze and evaluate CMBS transactions to support accurate credit ratings and research insights. * Analyze credit aspects of commercial mortgage-backed securities transactions, including property cash flows and deal-level financial modeling * Formulate and substantiate credit opinions based on detailed quantitative and qualitative analysis * Serve as the primary ratings analyst on assigned transactions and lead analytical assessments * Present transaction analyses to rating committees and communicate findings in internal forums * Produce accurate and insightful presale reports and supporting documentation * Conduct in-depth research on credit trends and issues impacting the CMBS sector * Participate in special projects and contribute to thought leadership initiatives to enhance analytics and research impact## About the TeamThe Commercial Real Estate Finance Group's CMBS primary ratings team is responsible for assigning initial credit ratings to securities backed by commercial real estate mortgage loans and producing impactful research on key credit issues. The team operates in a collaborative, fast-paced environment focused on analytical excellence and market insight. By joining this team, you will contribute to high-profile transactions, deepen your expertise in structured finance, and play a role in advancing data-driven research and analytical innovation. For US-based roles only: the anticipated hiring base salary range for this position is$163,300.00-$236,800.00, depending on factors such as experience, education, level, skills, and