About the role
Our European Business Developmentand ClientServicesteam in London is looking for an Associate who willbe responsible fora broad range of internal and external business developmentand client-focused activities.
In this role youllwork closely with senior members of the team and gain valuable exposure to debt capital markets as well as the key role credit rating agencies play within this ecosystem.
You will work with Corporate Infrastructure and Project Finance clients across the United Kingdom Europe and APAC offering a unique opportunity to build both regional and sector-specific expertise.
Job Responsibilities
Actively support the business development team through key stages of the sales and marketing process
Conduct market analysis and prepare presentations toidentifycredit ratings opportunities and assess competitive landscape
Coordinate letters of engagement confidentiality agreementsinvoicingandappropriate compliancerequests
Liaise with senior BD management and credit ratings team on issuer and client relationships
Ensureaccuratereporting through Customer Relationship Management (CRM) using Salesforce
Assistsenior BD team members to design develop andmaintainoutreach and presentation activity to support engagement in areas of responsibility
Prepare marketing material in advance of client meetings and industry events
Help to compile research on existing and prospective clients to support the BD team
Qualifications
University degree in a related field
Minimum2up to4years experiencein financial services (debt capital markets securitisation corporate finance ratings advisory credit rating agency)
Strong client service and communication skills (written and verbal)
Result orientedmindsetwith a high attention to detail
Solid research and analytical abilities
Team player withdemonstratedability to meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment
Proficient skills with CRM systems Microsoft Outlook ExcelPowerPointand Word
European language skillsadvantageousbut not essential
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.
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