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Morningstar Sustainalytics · 1 month ago

Assistant Vice President, Credit Ratings - Project Finance

New York

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$95K/yr - $154K/yr

5+ years exp

Morningstar Sustainalytics is a leading provider of independent rating services and opinions for corporate and sovereign entities. The Assistant Vice President will support the North America based portfolio by performing financial statement analysis, drafting rating reports, and contributing to the overall credit analysis process.

Financial Services

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

Project Finance expertiseFinancial modellingCredit analysisCFAMBA progressResearch skillsPublic-private partnershipsRating agency experienceCommunicationTeam playerAttention to detail

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 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