Director, Cmbs
Current- Modelled and assigned credit ratings for CMBS transactions including Conduits, Agency, CRE CLO, Single Family Rental, SASB, Re-Securitization, and other SBC transactions, using statistical and financial modeling techniques.- Lead the overall end-to-end transaction management of different new-issue securitizations, including underwriting loans, performing cash flow and valuation analysis, and evaluating collateral characteristics.- Oversee the financial modeling and analytical aspect of the CMBS surveillance book across all transaction types.- Contributed to the development of new ratings criteria and methodologies, built financial models and underwriting templates, strengthened internal controls, and streamlined processes.- Conducted and published original research, CRE credit trends, and sector performance including CMBS loan default and loss studies, and CMBS base loss estimates across all conduits.- Engaged with industry participants at investor meetings and industry conferences to ensure transparency of the rating process and address any investor queries and concerns.- Collaborated with different Structured Finance groups including RMBS, ABS, SFR, and Fund Finance on different esoteric transactions, endeavors, and projects.