Morningstar DBRS is seeking a seasoned and analytical leader to join our Asset-Backed Securities (ABS) Ratings team as a Senior Vice President focused on Commercial and Esoteric Assets.
Requirements
- Lead the credit rating process for new ABS transactions involving commercial and esoteric asset classes.
- Conduct detailed transaction analysis, including originator and servicer evaluation, loan pool and performance data review, structural modeling, and legal documentation analysis.
- Collaborate closely with internal teams (cash flow modeling, legal, research) to ensure alignment on assumptions and analytical output.
- Present transactions at internal rating committees and guide the development of public-facing reports, credit memoranda, and rating rationales.
- Act as a primary point of contact with issuers, arrangers, investors, and other transaction stakeholders throughout the rating process.
- Manage, mentor, and train junior members of the ABS team, fostering analytical rigor and professional growth.
- Monitor and surveil outstanding transactions; recommend rating actions as necessary based on asset performance and structural changes.
- Contribute to methodology development, research publications, and market commentary that advance the thought leadership of Morningstar DBRS.
- Represent the firm at client meetings, investor discussions, and key industry conferences and events.
Benefits
- 75% 401k match up to 7%
- Company provided life insurance - 1x salary + commission
- 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
- 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
- Charitable Matching Gifts program
- Dollars for Doers volunteer program
- Paid volunteering days
- 15+ Employee Resource & Affinity Groups
