Assistant Vice President, Credit Ratings - Structured Finance

at  DBRS

Job responsibilities:

• Lead surveillance analyst for a portfolio of ongoing ratings of European structured finance transactions rated by Morningstar DBRS across different asset classes including RMBS, ABS and SMEs.
• Mentoring and training more junior analysts, if required.
• Conduct portfolio credit analysis utilising Morningstar DBRS rating methodologies and analytical tools.
• Analysis of asset-liability cash flow structures using Morningstar DBRS built in cash flow tools.
• Study recent performance trends for transactions. The metrics to be evaluated include, among others: delinquencies, defaults, recoveries, CPRs, credit enhancement, and rating and financial conditions of key entities.
• Review and approve publication on www.dbrsmorningstar.com of performance analytics reports.
• Collaboration with other European Structured Finance teams/analysts, supporting analysts in assignment of new ratings to ABS, RMBS or SME transactions and being able to work as lead primary analyst.
• Working with arrangers and issuers on transaction amendments/restructurings and when working on assigning new ratings.
• Conducting on-site or video conference reviews of underwriting and servicing of transaction originators/sellers with operational risk analyst.
• Prepare high quality surveillance and new rating committee memos summarising the analysis and recommending a rating action.
• Writing & publishing press releases, rating reports and market research.
• Develop and maintain analytical tools and reports for internal and external use.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

• Completed a bachelor (or equivalent) degree in a subject such as finance, mathematics, financial engineering, economics, accounting or similar quantitative discipline.
• CFA, accounting designation and/or a Masters in a related field are considered definite assets.
• Typically 5+ years of experience in the financial services industry.
• Deep knowledge of ABS and RMBS transactions.
• Experience in reviewing legal documents and conducting cash-flow analysis for structured finance transactions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Advanced knowledge and practical skills using rest of Microsoft Office programs.
• Excellent written and oral English language skills.
• Demonstrated analytical abilities, with a high attention to detail and producing high quality work.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and manage her/his own workload independently.
• Willingness and ability to learn new analytical approaches proactively, to think creatively, and to work well within a team.
• Permission to live and work in the EU. This position may require occasional European travel.

Nice to have:

• Knowledge of analytical programming languages (VBA, Python, etc.).
• Knowledge of another European Language/s is a plus.

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 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.
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• Lead surveillance analyst for a portfolio of ongoing ratings of European structured finance transactions rated by Morningstar DBRS across different asset classes including RMBS, ABS and SMEs.
• Mentoring and training more junior analysts, if required.
• Conduct portfolio credit analysis utilising Morningstar DBRS rating methodologies and analytical tools.
• Analysis of asset-liability cash flow structures using Morningstar DBRS built in cash flow tools.
• Study recent performance trends for transactions. The metrics to be evaluated include, among others: delinquencies, defaults, recoveries, CPRs, credit enhancement, and rating and financial conditions of key entities.
• Review and approve publication on www.dbrsmorningstar.com of performance analytics reports.
• Collaboration with other European Structured Finance teams/analysts, supporting analysts in assignment of new ratings to ABS, RMBS or SME transactions and being able to work as lead primary analyst.
• Working with arrangers and issuers on transaction amendments/restructurings and when working on assigning new ratings.
• Conducting on-site or video conference reviews of underwriting and servicing of transaction originators/sellers with operational risk analyst.
• Prepare high quality surveillance and new rating committee memos summarising the analysis and recommending a rating action.
• Writing & publishing press releases, rating reports and market research.
• Develop and maintain analytical tools and reports for internal and external use.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable policies and procedures