AVP, Credit Ratings, Asset Finance
AVP, Credit Ratings, Asset Finance
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About the role: The successful candidate will work on a variety of transactions as a lead analyst within project and infrastructure finance including bespoke project financings (e.g. technology infrastructure large industrial equipment leases stadiums etc.) and broader infrastructure mandates (PPPs toll roads airports container terminals ports utilities). The role involves assessment of the business and project risk factors performing financial statement analysis using financial models drafting rating reports and press releases including the compilation of rating committee materials. The successful candidate will also be managing the relationships with issuers and bankers as required and ensuring the provision of high quality and timely topical research.
Job responsibilities:
Assess credit worthiness and maintain rating opinions of various project finance and infrastructure issuers.
Develop a deep understanding of the methodologies and criteria for the sectors under coverage.
Lead external meetings and internal rating committees.
Analytically support business development initiatives.
Contribute to the methodology development for the sector(s).
Produce timely highquality credit reports research notes and commentaries on rated entities.
Lead the development of innovative topical research and publication of related industry studies and commentaries.
Build and maintain relationships with issuers and investors.
Represent DBRS Morningstar externally at conferences with media and on occasion with regulators.
Respond to inquiries from investors and media representatives.
Contribute the refinement of research products and rating approaches.
Qualifications:
Minimum of 57 years of applicable financial analysis experience with specific credit experience related to Project Finance and/or Infrastructure Finance.
Degree in business economics engineering or a related discipline.
Solid project finance infrastructure and financial markets knowledge.
Strong analytical skills and focus on detail.
Strong corporate finance and financial statement analytical abilities.
Experience in legal review of contracts and financial agreements.
Strong communication skills both oral and written.
Strong team player with demonstrated ability to work interactively in a team environment.
Previous rating agency experience is a strong asset.
Completion of the CFA or MBA program is an asset.
Willingness to travel as required.
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 muchneeded 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 techforward 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 immediately. In 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 work remotely and collaborate inperson each week. While some positions are available as fully remote weve found that were at our best when were purposely together on a regular basis typically three days 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.
R09DBRSRtgsGmbHGermany DBRS Ratings GmbH Germany Legal EntityRequired Experience:
Exec
Employment Type
Full-Time
