Vice President, Corporate Credit Ratings (New York)

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About the Role

Morningstar DBRS is seeking an experienced credit professional to join its corporate ratings group as a Vice President, based in New York City. The Vice President will help us grow our analytical coverage of U.S.-based companies across a broad range of industries including services, industrials, and consumer products. Coverage will include public and private credit ratings for both investment grade and non-investment grade borrowers. The Vice President will collaborate with colleagues globally and engage with corporate debt issuers, bankers, and investors.

Responsibilities

• Grow our analytical coverage of U.S. corporates
• Assess creditworthiness of corporates across multiple sectors including services, industrials, and consumer products
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues globally
• Model and analyze historical financials and prepare forecasts
• Produce and present high‑quality credit analysis, research, and presentations
• Handle relationships with debt issuers, bankers, and investors
• Support continuous process improvement
• Help us refine our research products and methodologies
• Provide analytical support for business development

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of financial/credit analysis experience with significant corporate credit exposure
• Self-motivated team player who wants to help us grow our analytical coverage
• Strong financial statement analysis skills with deep understanding of US GAAP accounting standards
• Familiar with credit rating methodologies
• Excellent communication, writing, and analytical skills
• Able to prioritize multiple tasks and deliver under pressure, while paying attention to detail
• Degree in business, economics, finance, or related field
• Willingness to travel as required
• CFA and/or graduate degree preferred

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

  • 100% 401k match up to 6% of salary

  • 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 Leave

  • Adoption Assistance

  • Leadership Coaching & Formal Mentorship Opportunities

  • Annual Flex Stipend - $1000 annually to cover personal education & well-being expenses

  • Tuition Reimbursement

• Social Health 

  • Charitable Matching Gifts program

  • Dollars for Doers volunteer program

  • Paid volunteering days

  • 15+ Employee Resource & Affinity Groups

Base Salary Compensation Range

$113,308.00-178,794.66

Incentive Target Percentage

30% Annual

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 collaborate in-person each week as we've found that we're at our best when we're purposely together on a regular basis. In most of our locations, our hybrid work model is four days in-office 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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