Structured Finance Analytics - Solutions Team - Senior Analyst, Project Management

Job Posting

The Group:

The Structured Finance Analytics group (SFA) covers a wide range of analytic products supporting the Global Structured Finance group (GSF). This includes the development and maintenance of quantitative rating methodologies, cash flow analytics on live transactions, data analytics and strategy, and work on a variety of high-value strategic projects across DBRS.

The SFA Solutions team sits with the SFA, with a mission statement to “Forge strong connections, enhance efficiency, and elevate visibility to empower GSF to achieve outstanding results”. The team’s responsibilities include:

• Acting as a central point of contact for the SFA organization, coordinating across teams and developing solutions for cross-disciplinary projects

• Project intake and Prioritization for all GSF projects, supporting all asset classes, including RMBS, CMBS, ABS, Structured Credit, and Esoteric products

• Analytical guidance and quantitative development work for methodology development projects, especially to support DBRS’s expansion into new product areas

• Liaise with our Methodology Review function and provide strategic counsel for methodology discussions

• Serve as a cross-disciplinary knowledge base across core competency concepts, including analytics, credit, project management, and technology

The Role: 

You will assist in all the team’s core functionalities, with a special focus on project planning and support for strategic cross-team projects. The team is looking for candidates who are adaptable and can thrive in an unstructured role where they may cover many responsibilities. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills are a must to help build relationships across the organization. We’re looking for someone who will rise to this role’s challenges by thinking like an owner, proactively improving processes, and leading by example.

Our team covers all Global Structured Finance, and you will be expected to learn as much as possible about the various asset classes we cover.

This position reports to the Senior Vice President who leads the Solutions team.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the GSF Prioritization Process, working with a diverse stakeholder group to define vision, approach, and milestones for strategic methodology development, technology, and migration projects

• Develop and manage timelines and project plans outlining deadlines, responsibilities and deliverables, and create business requirements when applicable

• Communicate effectively across all levels of the organization to ensure transparency and alignment on project goals, progress, and outcomes

• Support workflow oversight and business intelligence reporting for the SFA organization

• Build relationships to help serve as a bridge for communications between teams across the organization

• Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation and manage stakeholder communications to keep all parties informed about project status and decisions

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years of project management experience, ideally in a Business Intelligence, Data Analytics, or financial services environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts, Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field; Project Management certification (e.g., PMP, CAPM) preferred.

• Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects across platforms and the ability to manage internal teams and external stakeholders to achieve project goals

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs

• Proficient in using project management tools like JIRA and Asana to manage complex projects effectively

• Ability and interest to quickly learn nuances of Structured Finance asset classes

• Proactive ownership mindset

Nice to Have:

• Familiarity with credit ratings and structured finance

• Understanding of both business and technical requirements, and the ability to serve as a conduit between technical and non-technical departments

• Python or other relevant programming skills

• Six Sigma, PMI Certification, or other formal project management and process improvement training is highly regarded

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.

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