Pros
- The CMBS group is based in Chicago and the senior management is top notch. Accessible and more than willing to help bring both new and established analysts along and help them build solid growth within their roles. - Close knit group that generally works well together, socializing outside of the office after work and on weekends. - The CMBS group is committed to a thorough analysis and is content to “lose a deal” if the credit isn’t there. Although a seasoned (former) analyst of three months that worked at DBRS right out of college appears to have assumed the company frets over competitors’ growth, the focus is actually on getting the ratings right.
Cons
- There is a fair amount of turnover, which is somewhat reflective of current trends in the industry and the economy overall, but the company could improve its competitive stance in relaxing its working remote policies and improving salaries for junior level team members. - The management in Chicago is sometimes limited in its decision making power, resulting in the loss of good people and/or the implementation of generally bad policies from the top levels of management for the company as a whole.