Assistant Vice President, Credit Ratings, ABS Surveillance

Morningstar DBRS is seeking an Assistant Vice President for our ABS – Surveillance team in the New York office.  We are looking for problem solvers, analytical thinkers, and solution initiators to focus on extant asset-backed securities (ABS) transactions. This role will provide unique opportunities to learn and be exposed to more than 40 segments of the ABS market as well as gaining expertise in computational and automation based processes. You will be part of a team responsible for maintaining the ratings and taking rating actions on ABS securitized assets such as auto loans, equipment leases, aircraft leases, marine containers, and many others.

The analyst selected will become an expert in surveilling a diverse portfolio of ABS sectors including traditional sectors such as auto loans to more esoteric sectors such as whole business securitizations. Upon performing a deep dive, the analyst will formulate a memo summarizing the transaction and including cogent rationale for each proposed rating. The analyst will then present and defend the findings to the Rating Committee.

Additionally, the selected analyst will instruct other team members and will be responsible for record retention and post-committee processing

Job Responsibilities

• Analyze the credit risk in ABS by performing tasks that include collateral/loss analysis, modeling transactions and reviewing associated legal documentation.
• The candidate would be responsible for the management of assigned portfolio of credits to surveil.
• Produce and present credit rating committee presentations.
• The position will be central to the team's ability to manage increasing rating responsibilities while continuing to “get the rating right.”
• Assist in the development and publication of topical research.
• Interact with other team members to learn the department techniques and automation.
• Utilize original thinking to extend in-place automation.
• Assist the team in building various databases and analytical tools.
   

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a subject such as finance, mathematics, accounting, economics or similar quantitative discipline.
• Three to five years of experience in Structured Finance (preferably ABS background).
• Excellent quantitative and writing skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Curiosity and the capability to turn intuition into usable tools to advance departmental efficiency.

Nice to have:

• Knowledge of a programming language other than VBA.
• Ability to balance multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Ability to analyze large data sets and deliver largely error-free conclusions.

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