Vice President, Operational Risk Assessments – Commercial Mortgage Servicing

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Vice President responsible for operational risk assessments and rankings in commercial mortgage servicing at Morningstar DBRS. Leading analytical responsibilities and managing assessment processes for client companies.

Posted 6/7/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $133,900 - $209,433 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Taking primary analytical responsibility for assigned client companies and managing their entire assessment and servicer ranking process.
Analyzing servicers’ information/data submissions, scheduling and preparing for client meetings, and leading the ranking review meetings as well as handling any follow-up requests and communications.
Applying Morningstar DBRS’ commercial mortgage servicer ranking methodology and criteria to prepare well-written, comprehensive assessment reports and present the ranking recommendations for committee approval.
Work with our editorial team to publish the ranking reports and lead-in press releases.
Maintain surveillance on assigned client companies and their rankings through interim data submissions, interactions with Morningstar DBRS’ CMBS ratings group, ad hoc communications with the client companies, and other publicly available sources.

Requirements

What you’ll need

College or graduate-level degree
Seven or more years experience in mortgage loan servicing, mortgage loan special servicing, or asset administration/portfolio management
CMBS-related servicing or special servicing experience is a plus
Strong organizational, writing, and communication/interpersonal skills
Ability to lead meetings and interact professionally with senior-level personnel
Able to travel frequently; typically for two days at a time
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word)

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% 401k match up to 6% of salary
Stock Ownership Potential
Company provided life insurance - 1x salary + commission
Comprehensive health benefits (medical/dental/vision) including potential premium discounts and company-provided HSA contributions (up to $500-$2,000 annually) for specific plans and coverages
Additional medical Wellness Incentives - up to $300-$600 annual
Company-provided long- and short-term disability insurance
Trust-Based Time Off
6-week Paid Sabbatical Program
6-Week Paid Family Caregiving Leave
Competitive 8-24 Week Paid Parental Leave
Adoption Assistance
Leadership Coaching & Formal Mentorship Opportunities
Annual Flex Stipend - $1000 annually to cover personal education & well-being expenses
Tuition Reimbursement
Charitable Matching Gifts program
Dollars for Doers volunteer program
Paid volunteering days
15+ Employee Resource & Affinity Groups

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Hard Skills & Tools

analytical skillsassessment reportingranking methodologydata analysisportfolio managementmortgage loan servicingspecial servicingclient communicationreport writingpresentation skills

Soft Skills

organizational skillscommunication skillsinterpersonal skillsleadership skillsprofessionalism