Analyst, Credit Ratings Structured Finance (RMBS, ABS, SME-CLO)

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly analytical and detail-oriented professional to develop expertise in structured finance within a collaborative and dynamic environment. The successful candidate will possess strong communication and presentation skills and be comfortable engaging with colleagues senior management and external stakeholders.

• Assist surveillance lead analysts on a portfolio of credit ratings of European structured finance transactions RMBS ABS and/or SME-CLOs rated by Morningstar DBRS;
• Review surveillance performance analytics reports generated by the data team in accordance with established policies and procedures;
• Conduct portfolio credit analysis utilising Morningstar DBRS rating methodologies and analytical tools;
• Analyse asset-liability cash flow structures using Morningstar DBRS built in cash flow engines and Intex;
• Study recent performance trends for transactions. The metrics to be evaluated include among others: credit enhancement delinquency cumulative defaults recoveries prepayments seasoning excess spread and changes in collateral characteristics;
• Act as Credit Rating Committee Coordinator within the structured finance surveillance team;
• Collaborate with other European Structured Finance teams/analysts supporting analysts in assignment of new ratings to transactions of different asset classes with a main focus on ABS and RMBS;
• Produce detailed committee memos including transaction analysis and rating recommendations;
• Write and publish press releases and market research;
• Act as a Credit Rating Analyst on a portfolio of surveillance RMBS ABS and/or SME-CLO transactions;
• Develop and maintain analytical tools and reports for internal and external use.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree (or equivalent) in Finance Mathematics Financial Engineering Economics Accounting or a related quantitative field.
• Basic understanding of structured finance.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency across the Microsoft Office suite.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with close attention to detail.
• Eagerness to learn think creatively and collaborate effectively within a team.
• Eligibility to live and work in the European Union.

Nice to Have / Additional Qualifications

• Masters degree CFA or accounting qualification (completed or in progress).
• Previous work experience or internships within financial services particularly in securitisation structured finance or credit analysis.
• Knowledge of analytical programming languages and/or Tableau.
• Proficiency in an additional European language.