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About the Role

Morningstar DBRS is seeking a Vice President to join the Fund Finance Ratings team, focusing on the surveillance of existing credit ratings. This role involves serving as a lead analyst for a growing portfolio of investment fund debt credit ratings, requiring strong sector knowledge, analytical skills, and credit judgment.

Responsibilities

Serve as lead analyst responsible for monitoring transaction performance and surveilling existing credit ratings, including feeder fund debt, secured facilities, unsecured debt, subscription loan facilities and collateralized fund obligations.
Prepare and present detailed analysis, recommendations and committee materials to credit rating committees.
Conduct portfolio analysis using Morningstar DBRS-developed predictive models and credit rating methodologies.
Draft credit rating letters, press releases and other relevant disclosures.
Prepare for and lead management meetings and maintain issuer and client relationships.
Participate in meetings and calls with market participants and issuers.
Assess legal, regulatory, counterparty and other risks related to Fund Finance and U.S. Structured Credit ratings.
Exercise independent credit judgment and develop well-supported credit recommendations.
Train and mentor junior analysts.
Collaborate with other Morningstar DBRS credit teams to support credit rating surveillance, analysis, administration and research.
Adhere to compliance, regulatory and company policies and procedures.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in finance, accounting, business, economics or a related discipline required.
7+ years of relevant experience, which may include credit ratings experience covering funds, BDCs, CLOs or related asset classes; fund finance, private credit, investment banking or legal experience focused on funds-related transactions; credit risk management experience covering credit funds, private credit or related strategies; or other relevant experience as a market participant within fund finance, private credit or structured credit.
Strong knowledge of and experience with credit funds, BDCs, CLOs, private credit and/or private equity.
Demonstrated ability to independently analyze credit risk, exercise sound credit judgment and develop well-supported recommendations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel skills such as building complex formulas or models, pivot tables and charts.
Strong research and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare and present clear, concise and well-supported committee materials, reports and credit recommendations.
Ability and willingness to proactively learn and apply new analytical approaches and methodologies.
Self-starter with the ability to prioritize competing demands, work independently and complete high-quality work with a sense of urgency.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams and mentor junior analysts.

Skills

Fund Finance
Credit Ratings
Analytical Skills
Quantitative Skills
Credit Judgment
Attention to Detail
Collaboration
Microsoft Office
Advanced Excel
Research Skills
Written Communication
Verbal Communication
Interpersonal Skills
VBA
Python

Location

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

Vice President
7+ years

Education Level

Undergraduate degree in finance, accounting, business, economics or a related discipline

Salary/Compensations

$113,308.00-$178,794.66
30% Annual Incentive Target Percentage

Benefits

100% 401k match up to 6% of salary
Stock Ownership Potential
Company provided life insurance - 1x salary + commission
Comprehensive health benefits (medical/dental/vision)
Potential premium discounts
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

About the Company

Morningstar DBRS is a leading provider of independent rating services and opinions for corporate and sovereign entities, financial institutions, and project and structured finance instruments globally.
Rating more than 4,000 issuers and 60,000 securities, it is one of the top four credit rating agencies in the world.
Morningstar DBRS empowers investor success by bringing more transparency and a much-needed diversity of opinion in the credit rating industry.
Our approach and size allow us to be nimble enough to respond to customers' needs in their local markets, but large enough to provide the necessary expertise and resources they require.
Market innovators choose to work with us because of our agility, tech-forward approach, and exceptional customer service.
Morningstar DBRS is the next generation of credit ratings.

Equal Opportunity

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.
A range of other benefits are also available to enhance flexibility as needs change.
No matter where you are, you'll have tools and resources to engage meaningfully with your global colleagues.