CMBS New Issuance – Associate / Associate Director (NY / Chicago)

Experienced CRE credit analyst sought for KBRA’s CMBS New Issuance ratings group in NY or Chicago. Lead end-to-end transaction execution including credit analysis, preparation of externally published reports, and presenting analysis to credit/rating committees. Responsibilities include conducting property, loan, and transaction-level credit analysis, presenting and defending analysis internally and to banks, leading preparation of comprehensive transaction reports, coordinating with multiple internal and external parties, and conducting property site inspections across the U.S. Must be adept at analyzing CRE cash flows and valuations, and capable of managing multiple workstreams with a strong emphasis on accuracy and collaboration. Familiarity with Excel and an interest in AI tools for research and productivity are a plus.