Lead Supervisor, US Structured Credit (multiple positions)

Job Title: Lead Supervisor, US Structured Credit (multiple positions)   

Location: New York, NY

Base salary: $169,707 - $174,707

Annual bonus target: 15%

Responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of US Structured Credit (SC) ratings. Ensure ratings reflect rigorous and timely credit analysis.
• Oversee production of detailed discussion and committee memos for US Structured Credit.
• Assist junior analysts with drafting memos, press releases, presale and rating reports.
• Foster a compliance-oriented mindset within the team.
• Lead transaction analytics for both new issue and surveillance SC ratings.
• Gather and analyze quantitative and qualitative data, reports and legal documents for the purpose of producing ratings and publishing rating reports.
• Present rating recommendations to a committee of credit analysts.
• Assess legal, regulatory, counterparty and other risks related to SC transactions.
• Participate in conversations with market participants.
• Coach, mentor and develop analysts in NYC and Mumbai.
• Coach and mentor new hires within their career paths for the purpose of further affiliation with in business function within the team (analytics, new deal, surveillance).
• Coordinate the US SC team’s activities to support timely rating execution.
• Handle compliance requests in a timely manner.
• Participate in management reporting, training and discussions.
• Build rapport with internal ratings teams and engage regularly with market participants and clients, communicating credit views and demonstrating CLO market and credit rating industry knowledge.
• Manage and foster relationships with the highest level of professional integrity, transparency and fairness.
• Co-manage US SC Research production, collaborate with other internal ratings teams in research.
• Conduct market research and produce research commentaries related to US SC with targeted outreach to the market.
• Respond to market participant inquiries regarding methodologies, analysis and research.

***Remote work requests will be considered consistent with company’s remote work policy.

Requirements:

• This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field, or foreign equivalent and 7 years of related work experience in Assistant Vice President, Senior Financial Analyst, Financial Analyst, or a related position.

This position also requires:

• 7 years of experience with quantitative, analytical, and critical thinking skills necessary to make decisions and solve problems;
• 5 years of experience with advanced credit analysis skills such as transaction structuring, legal documentation review, and cash flow-based analysis;
• 5 years of experience with reading and interpreting complex structured credit financial instruments;
• 5 years of experience with modelling skills and spreadsheet-based financial models; and
• 5 years of experience operating as a lead and managing multiple projects in a high-pressure financial environment with conflicting priorities.

Must possess unrestricted right to work in the U.S. in this position

Morningstar DBRS (f/k/a DBRS Inc.) is an equal opportunity employer.

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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 disability insurance

• Emotional Health 
  • Trust-Based Time Off
  • 6-week Paid Sabbatical Program 
  • 6-Week Paid Family Leave & Paternity Leave 
  • Adoption Assistance 
  • Leadership Coaching & Formal Mentorship Opportunities
  • Annual Education Stipend 
  • Tuition Reimbursement

• Social Health 
  • Charitable Matching Gifts program
  • Dollars for Doers volunteer program
  • Paid volunteering days
  • 15+ Employee Resource & Affinity Groups 

Morningstar’s hybrid work environment gives you the opportunity to work remotely and collaborate in-person each week. While some positions are available as fully remote, we’ve found that we’re at our best when we’re purposely together on a regular basis, typically three days 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.