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Morningstar Sustainalytics · 6 months ago

Senior Vice President, ABS Ratings – Commercial & Esoteric Assets

New York

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$145K/yr - $272K/yr

8+ years exp

Morningstar DBRS is seeking a seasoned and analytical leader to join their Asset-Backed Securities (ABS) Ratings team as a Senior Vice President focused on Commercial and Esoteric Assets. This key leadership role involves overseeing the credit rating process and managing client relationships while mentoring junior analysts.

Financial Services

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Structured finance experienceCredit risk knowledgeCash flow modelingSecuritization expertiseExcel proficiencyModeling platforms knowledgeVerbal communicationWritten communicationInterpersonal skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree required

8–12 years of experience in structured finance, credit ratings, or securitization with strong knowledge of commercial/esoteric ABS

Proven track record of leading ratings or analytical engagements across complex securitization structures

Strong knowledge of credit risk, cash flow modeling, and deal documentation

Familiarity with Excel and modeling platforms such as Intex, T-REX, VBA, and Bloomberg

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with ability to convey complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, while maintaining attention to detail and analytical integrity

Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative, team-first approach to problem-solving

Preferred

advanced degree (MBA, MS, or related)

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 Sustainalytics

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Morningstar Sustainalytics is a leading independent ESG and corporate governance research, ratings and analytics firm that supports investors around the world with the development and implementation of responsible investment strategies.

Founded in 1992

Amsterdam, NL

1001-5000 employees