Assistant Vice President APAC Credit Ratings

Join Morningstar DBRS and Help Build the Future of Credit Ratings in APAC

Are you fuelled by challenge excited by innovation and motivated by the opportunity to build something new

At Morningstar DBRS your ambition wont just be welcomed it will shape the future of our business.

Were one of the top four global credit rating agencies recognised for our agility forwardthinking approach and strong growth trajectory. Now were expanding our presence across Asia Pacific and were inviting you to be part of this next chapter.

This is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact. Working alongside some of the most respected experts in the industry youll help build and grow a business backed by a trusted global brand while contributing to a local market offering with real influence.

If youre ready to be part of something bold evolving and full of possibility we want to meet you.

About the Role

Were seeking a driven and experienced lead analyst to join our APAC Credit Rating Team in this role youll take the lead on rating assignments for structured finance transactions including securitisations project finance debt and other innovative financing structures across the region.

Youll work at the intersection of analytics market insight and client engagement helping shape how Morningstar DBRS delivers highquality transparent credit ratings throughout APAC.

What Youll Bring

Were looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Strong interpersonal communication and presentation skills youll work closely with colleagues at all levels as well as external stakeholders.
• Deep knowledge of structured finance products and markets especially in Australia.
• A deep understanding of how credit rating agencies operate internally with regulators and within global capital markets.

Youll thrive here if youre collaborative curious and analytical with a knack for navigating large datasets and a passion for detail and accuracy. This role provides exceptional exposure to APAC structured finance markets in a clientfacing dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

As a lead or supporting analyst you will:

• Drive the credit rating process for structured finance transactions and ensure alignment with Morningstar DBRS methodologies and procedures.
• Lead and support the ongoing surveillance of existing APAC structured finance ratings.
• Draft internal committee memos and external reports press releases and research pieces.
• Review transaction legal documentation and liaise with legal counsel when required.
• Participate in reviews of originators servicers and other transaction parties alongside operational risk analysts.
• Analyse performance trends and contribute to research and methodology development.
• Review transaction amendments or restructurings when needed.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and internal requirements.

What Youll Need

• Bachelors degree in finance financial engineering or a quantitative discipline.
• Minimum 5 years structured finance credit rating experience with a rating agency.
• Experience in ABS RMBS Project Finance or Digital Infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of structured finance legal and transaction documentation.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong quantitative and analytical capabilities including cashflow analysis and data management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office.
• The right to work in Australia.
• Ability to thrive under pressure manage multiple projects and work both independently and as part of a team.
• Capacity for occasional domestic or international travel and to attend video conferences with global colleagues and stakeholders outside of normal working hours.

Why Morningstar DBRS

At Morningstar DBRS youre not just stepping into a role youre stepping into a rare opportunity to help build shape and influence a growing business in one of the worlds most dynamic regions.

If youre ready to grow with us push boundaries and help redefine the future of credit ratings in APAC wed love to hear from you.

Join us and help build something extraordinary.

About Us

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 4000 issuers and 60000 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.

If you receive and accept an offer from us we require that personal and any related investments be disclosed confidentiality to our Compliance team (days vary by region). These investments will be reviewed to ensure they meet Code of Ethics requirements. If any conflicts of interest are identified then you will be required to liquidate those holdings addition dependent on your department and location of work certain employee accounts must be held with an approved broker (for example all U.S. employee accounts). If this applies and your account(s) are not with an approved broker you will be required to move your holdings to an approved broker.

Morningstars hybrid work environment gives you the opportunity to collaborate in-person each week as weve found that were at our best when were purposely together on a regular 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 youll have tools and resources to engage meaningfully with your global colleagues.