Managing Director, Business Development - Strategic Accounts at Morningstar

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Dec, 25

Salary

350000.0

Posted On

22 Sep, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Business Development, Debt Capital Markets, Credit Ratings, Client Relationship Management, Communication Skills, Presentation Skills, Collaboration, Leadership, Time Management, Salesforce Experience, Project Finance, Structured Finance, Corporate Ratings, Market Positioning, Client Engagement, Analytical Skills

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Position Overview: Morningstar DBRS is seeking a Managing Director within the Global Business Development team responsible for managing and growing relationships with key institutional clients, including private equity, asset managers, insurers and investment funds. This role serves as a bridge between clients and our analytical, product, and commercial teams seeking to deepen engagement, identify opportunities for collaboration, and promote adoption of our full suite of solutions. The ideal candidate will have deep subject matter knowledge of debt capital markets and the role of credit ratings in investment decisions both domestically and internationally. This role reports to the Head of Global Business Development and is based in our New York office. Expectations: Establish/expand C-suite level relationships with a portfolio of strategic accounts and coordinate all touch points across product sectors and geographies, ultimately increasing demand for DBRS Morningstar ratings. Build strong, long-term partnerships with senior stakeholders and decision-makers. Develop deep familiarity with client organizations, strategies, and market positioning. Uncover account business needs and work with BD, Analytical, Strategy and Product teams to determine optimal solutions. Work with BD teams on effective client meeting preparation and participate at client meetings where appropriate. Serve as voice of the client, bringing feedback into product development and commercial strategy. Collaborate with marketing and events teams to deliver high-impact client communications and forums. Requirements: Candidates should have 15+ years of business development in a debt capital markets capacity and/or ratings advisory experience in the finance industry. Deep understanding of public and private credit markets, project finance, structured finance and corporate ratings. Proven track record of managing large, complex accounts. Excellent communication and presentation skills, with ability to engage senior stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across product and commercial teams. Strong leadership, long-range planning and time-management skills are essential. Ability and willingness to travel as required. Experience with Salesforce. Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or related field; MBA or CFA a plus. Base Salary Compensation Range $320,000.00 - $350,000.00 USD Annual 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. Morningstar DBRS is the next generation of credit ratings. Compensation and Benefits At Morningstar we believe people are at their best when they are at their healthiest. That’s why we champion your wellness through a wide-range of programs that support all stages of your personal and professional life. Here are some examples of the offerings we provide: Financial Health 75% 401k match up to 7% Stock Ownership Potential Company provided life insurance - 1x salary + commission Physical Health Comprehensive health benefits (medical/dental/vision) including potential premium discounts and company-provided HSA contributions (up to $500-$2,000 annually) for specific plans and coverages Additional medical Wellness Incentives - up to $300-$600 annual Company-provided long- and short-term disability insurance Emotional Health Trust-Based Time Off 6-week Paid Sabbatical Program 6-Week Paid Family Caregiving Leave Competitive 8-24 Week Paid Parental Bonding Leave Adoption Assistance Leadership Coaching & Formal Mentorship Opportunities Annual Education Stipend Tuition Reimbursement Social Health Charitable Matching Gifts program Dollars for Doers volunteer program Paid volunteering days 15+ Employee Resource & Affinity Groups 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. Morningstar’s hybrid work environment gives you the opportunity to work remotely and collaborate in-person each week. While some positions are available as fully remote, we’ve found that we’re at our best when we’re 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, you’ll have tools and resources to engage meaningfully with your global colleagues. 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Responsibilities

The Managing Director will manage and grow relationships with key institutional clients, serving as a bridge between clients and internal teams. This role involves establishing C-suite level relationships and uncovering business needs to promote the adoption of solutions.