Vice President, Corporate Real Estate Ratings - North America

Location: Toronto, Canada; hybrid work environment with four days in-office each week in most locations; travel is required.

Base salary: CAD 109,489–160,711 annually; incentive target: 30% annually.

Company

hirify.global provides independent credit rating services and opinions for corporate and sovereign entities, financial institutions, and project and structured finance instruments globally.

What you will do

• Lead new coverage and assume lead coverage of Canadian real estate entities, including public and private mandates.
• Contribute to rating assignments in Canada and the US and assess the creditworthiness of REITs, real estate operating companies, pension plan-owned entities, and real estate funds.
• Conduct company and industry research, financial statement analysis, forecasting, and management strategy assessments.
• Review legal documentation, prepare rating committee materials, and lead rating committee presentations.
• Produce rating reports, press releases, commentaries, and industry sector research, while contributing to rating methodology development.
• Develop relationships with issuers, investors, intermediaries, and other stakeholders; participate in conferences and mentor junior analysts.

Requirements

• At least eight years of experience in credit, finance, and/or banking within the financial services and real estate industries.
• Expert knowledge of Canadian commercial real estate industries and the challenges facing companies across different real estate segments and geographies.
• In-depth understanding of legal documentation associated with real estate transactions.
• Strong financial statement analysis skills, solid knowledge of IFRS, and working knowledge of US GAAP accounting as it relates to real estate.
• Strong research skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• A relevant bachelor’s degree with a professional designation or a master’s degree.
• Ability to meet rigorous regulatory requirements and company policies, including record-keeping, training, and compliance.

Nice to have

• Completion of the CFA program.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work model designed to support regular in-person collaboration, with four days in-office each week in most locations.
• Tools and resources for meaningful collaboration with global colleagues.
• Additional benefits supporting flexibility as needs change.
• Compliance with the Code of Ethics, including confidential disclosure and review of personal and related investments.