Morningstar · 1 month ago
Assistant Vice President, Credit Ratings - Project Finance
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$95K/yr - $154K/yr
5+ years expMorningstar is a leading provider of independent rating services and opinions for corporate and sovereign entities, financial institutions, and project and structured finance instruments globally. The Assistant Vice President will support the North America based portfolio by performing financial statement analysis, drafting rating reports, and contributing to various project and infrastructure finance transactions.
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Responsibilities
Assist with covering the existing U.S. based ratings portfolio as a rating analyst
Attend issuer and investor meetings with the Team Lead(s) in Project Finance and Infrastructure Finance and other lead analysts to gain exposure to the ratings portfolio and the analytical approach
Build on existing knowledge of the industry and further expand the network
Initially contribute to new rating assignments as a rating analyst supporting lead analysts and eventually act as a lead analyst on a variety of assets classes within the sector
Produce timely, high-quality credit reports, research notes and commentaries on rated entities
Manage extensive spreadsheets on rated entities
Contribute to the development and maintenance of relationships with fixed-income investors
Analytically support business development initiatives
Contribute to the refinement of methodologies, research products and rating approaches
Support the team on the delivery of timely and innovative topical research
Qualification
Required
Five to Seven years of business experience, with a minimum of three years' experience related to Project and Infrastructure Finance
Degree in business, economics, commerce, engineering or a related discipline
Solid research, analytical and financial modelling skills, with a high attention to detail
Experience in reviewing financing agreements and legal contracts from a credit point of view
Strong communication skills, both oral and written
Self-starter and strong team player and a demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
Completion of, or demonstrated progress towards, the CFA or MBA program is preferred
Experience in public-private partnerships is an asset
Previous rating agency experience is considered an asset
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
Morningstar provides independent investment research to investors worldwide.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$91M2005-05-03IPO
1999-07-09Private Equity· $91M
Leadership Team
Kunal Kapoor
Chief Executive Officer
Lawrence Johnson
SVP & Head of Fintech Engagement
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