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Morningstar DBRS · 16 hours ago

Analyst / Senior Analyst – US Structured Credit Funds (New Issue)

New York

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid, Senior Level

$90K/yr - $120K/yr

Morningstar DBRS is seeking an Analyst or Senior Analyst to support the Funds new issue credit ratings team, which is part of the U.S. Structured Credit team. The role involves assisting in assigning new credit ratings, conducting transaction analytics, and collaborating with the ratings team to produce necessary materials and reports.

Financial Services

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Assist analysts assigning new credit ratings on various fund financing transactions, including but not limited to, feeder fund debt, main fund secured facilities and unsecured debt, subscription loan facilities, and collateralized fund obligations

Assist with transaction analytics including portfolio and data analysis using Morningstar DBRS developed predictive models and analytical tools and applying credit rating methodologies

Support in managing the new issue ratings process and administration, while adhering to the relevant rating methodology, compliance, regulatory and company policies and procedures

Collaborate with the ratings team in producing committee materials and memos, presenting to a credit ratings committee, and authoring pre‐sale and new issue credit rating reports, among other relevant disclosures

Assist in monitoring transaction performance and market developments, including changes in fund strategy, investor base, and macroeconomics conditions relevant to structured credit

Collect, organize, and analyze fund financial statements, investor reports, and portfolio data to support initial rating and ongoing surveillance

Assist in reviewing and analyzing fund documentation, including credit agreements, limited partnership agreements (LPA’s), and other related legal documents

Maintain internal databases and ensure timely updates for related transaction records

Participate in onsite manager due diligence meetings and calls with market participants and issuers

Collaborate with other Morningstar DBRS credit teams to support credit rating surveillance, analysis, administration, and research

Assist in research and financial analysis for senior analysts, rating committees, research, investor meetings, and conferences

Qualification

Credit rating analysisFinancial analysisMicrosoft ExcelAnalytical programming languagesStructured finance experienceCuriosityWritten communicationOral communicationAttention to detailTeam player

Required

Undergraduate degree in finance, accounting, business, economics, or related discipline is required

No previous related experience is required

Strong interest in credit funds, BDCs, CLOs, private credit and/or private equity encouraged

Advanced knowledge and practical skills in using Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Demonstrate analytical abilities, with a high attention to detail and producing high quality work

Willingness and ability to learn new analytical approaches proactively

Willingness and ability to think creatively

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines

Self-starter with ability to prioritize and complete critical work quickly, independently and with a sense of urgency

Must be team player with strong interpersonal skills

Curiosity to develop new applications and to perform complex analyses

Preferred

Financial industry and/or structured finance experience

Rating agency experience

Knowledge of analytical programming languages (Python, etc.) is a plus

Benefits

75% 401k match up to 7%

Stock Ownership Potential

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

Company

Morningstar DBRS

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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.

Founded in 1976

Toronto, ON, CA

501-1000 employees

http://dbrs.morningstar.com

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