Senior Vice President, Credit Ratings, Diversified Industries

at  DBRS

Morningstar DBRS is seeking a highly motivated experienced individual with a minimum of fifteen years of experience in credit analysis to join its European Corporate Finance Team in Frankfurt. Reporting to the European Head of Corporate Finance, the successful candidate will manage a portfolio of global Auto manufacturers and suppliers, working closely with other members of the Diversified Industries team on a broad range of industries. The role involves performing financial statement analysis, using financial models, drafting rating reports and press releases, including compilation of rating committee materials. The successful candidate will also be responsible for mentoring and coaching more junior analysts, managing the relationships with issuers and bankers as required and ensuring the provision of high quality and timely topical research.

Responsibilities

• Assess credit worthiness and maintain rating opinions of various issuers.
• Develop a deep understanding of the methodologies and criteria for the sector.
• Contribute to the methodology development for the sector(s).
• Produce timely, high-quality 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.
• Lead external meetings and internal rating committees.
• Respond to inquiries from investors and media representatives.
• Analytically support business development initiatives.
• Lead the refinement of research products and rating approaches.
• Mentor and coach junior analysts.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of applicable financial analysis experience, with specific credit experience related to European Corporates.
• Degree in business, economics, engineering or a related discipline preferred.
• Strong technical skills in accounting, , financial statements and cashflow-based analysis
• Solid global financial markets knowledge.
• Strong research skills and focus on detail.
• Experience in legal review of financial agreements.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Strong team player with demonstrated ability to work interactively in a team environment.
• Experience in assessing credit risk of companies in industrial sectors is a strong asset.
• 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 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.
If you received 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

• Assess credit worthiness and maintain rating opinions of various issuers.
• Develop a deep understanding of the methodologies and criteria for the sector.
• Contribute to the methodology development for the sector(s).
• Produce timely, high-quality 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.
• Lead external meetings and internal rating committees.
• Respond to inquiries from investors and media representatives.
• Analytically support business development initiatives.
• Lead the refinement of research products and rating approaches.
• Mentor and coach junior analysts