About the Role
Morningstar DBRS is seeking a highly motivated individual with a deep and broad interest in Asset Finance to join its team as a Senior Vice President within the Credit Practices Group. The ideal candidate will bring significant experience at a rating agency covering sectors within Asset Finance. Responsibilities include promoting consistent application of methodologies and criteria, participating and chairing rating committees, and contributing to Morningstar DBRS thought leadership.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a subject-matter expert to analytical teams covering Asset Finance (including Project Finance, PPP and Infrastructure), as well as other sectors.
- Provide guidance on complex credit issues including appropriate application of a Methodology(ies), credit implications of global and/or regional macroeconomic conditions and sector trends.
- Participate in, and Chair Rating Committees.
- Identify cross-sector themes, macroeconomic developments, and systemic risks affecting credit quality.
- Contribute to Morningstar DBRS thought leadership.
- Support the development, enhancement, and ongoing maintenance of Morningstar DBRS methodologies across multiple asset classes.
Requirements
- Minimum of 10 years of fundamental credit experience, with substantial exposure at a rating agency, lending institution, private credit platform, or a comparable organization.
- Demonstrated depth of experience in Asset Finance credit sectors (e.g. Project Finance, PPP and Infrastructure).
- Strong foundation in financial analysis, including both theoretical frameworks and practical application.
- Proven experience managing and mentoring analytical teams in a performance-driven environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex analyses for senior audiences.
- Strong research and analytical capabilities, with a high level of attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines while maintaining high-quality output.
- Proactive, collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills.
Skills
- Asset Finance
- Project Finance
- PPP
- Infrastructure
- Financial analysis
- Credit analysis
- Team management
- Mentoring
- Written communication
- Verbal communication
- Research
- Analytical capabilities
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Interpersonal skills
Location
- UK
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Senior Vice President
- 15 years of experience
- 10 years of fundamental credit experience
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, data science, economics, or a related discipline
- Advanced degrees (e.g., Masters, MBA, CFA) preferred
Salary/Compensations
- Base Salary Compensation Range
- Bonus Target: 30% Annual
Benefits
- A range of other benefits are also available to enhance flexibility as needs change.
About the Company
- Morningstar DBRS’s Fundamental Ratings Team
- Credit Practices Group
- Morningstar's hybrid work environment gives you the opportunity to collaborate in-person each week as we've found that we're at our best when we're purposely together on a regular basis.
- In most of our locations, our hybrid work model is four days in-office each week.
- No matter where you are, you'll have tools and resources to engage meaningfully with your global colleagues.
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