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Exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in one of the world's top four credit rating agencies, Morningstar DBRS, with a special focus on corporate credits in the European energy sector.
Overview
Salary No salary declared 😔
Location Madrid, Spain
Expires Expires at anytime
Organisation summary
Morningstar DBRS is a global leader in providing independent rating services and opinions across various industries. By rating over 4,000 issuers and 60,000 securities, we are among the top four credit rating agencies worldwide. Our mission is to boost investor success by enhancing transparency and offering diverse opinions in the credit rating sector. Our adaptability and tech-forward approach coupled with excellent customer service make us the preferred choice for market innovators. We offer the depth of expertise that our customers need and are nimble enough to meet their local market requirements. Morningstar DBRS is the next-gen of credit ratings.
Role Summary
- Assume management of existing corporate ratings and maintain rating opinions of various issuers.
- Perform new rating assignments and present recommendations to the rating committee.
- Produce rating reports, research notes, and industry studies promptly and with high quality.
- Develop and foster relationships with issuers, investors, and bankers.
- Contribute to refining research products and rating methodologies and support business development initiatives analytically.
Role Requirements
- A university degree in accounting, business, economics or a similar field.
- 5-7 years of experience in the fields of credit, finance, or lending within the financial services industry.
- Exceptional research, analytical, and modelling skills, with a penchant for detail.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a capability to present effectively.
- A proactive attitude and the ability to work well in a rapidly moving environment.
- Fluency in English, knowledge of an additional European language (German, Spanish, or French) is a plus.
- Completion of the Chartered Financial Analyst program is a bonus.
About the Role The Global Corporates Rating Group is seeking a highly motivated corporate credit analyst to join its team in Frankfurt or Madrid as an Assistant Vice President. The successful candidate will be responsible for the coverage of a wide range of corporate credits in Europe, for performing financial statement analysis, building financial forecasts and preparing rating committee materials, press releases and rating reports and will develop a strong understanding of the overall credit analysis process. The successful candidate will also be managing the relationships with issuers and bankers as required and ensuring the provision of high quality and timely topical research. The candidate will be involved in credit analysis across various business sectors, with a focus on the broader energy sector, including generation, utilities and related services. Experience in these sectors would be an asset.
Job Responsibilities Assume coverage of existing corporate ratings, assess credit worthiness and maintain rating opinions of various issuers. Perform and contribute to new rating assignments. Manage the rating process including presenting recommendations to the rating committee. Produce timely, high-quality rating reports, research notes and industry studies. Build and maintain relationships with issuers, investors and bankers. Provide transparent and timely service to rated issuers, investors and other market participants. Contribute to the refinement of research products and rating methodologies. Analytically support business development initiatives.
Qualifications 5-7 years of business experience, with experience in credit, finance and/or lending within the financial services industry. University degree in accounting, business, economics or a related discipline. Solid research, analytical and modelling skills, with a high attention to detail. Strong communication (verbal and written), presentation and interpersonal skills. Self-starter and team player with a demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Fluency in English is a must and another European language such as Spanish, German or French is an asset. Completion of the Chartered Financial Analyst program would be an asset.
About Us 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. Rating more than 4,000 issuers and 60,000 securities, it is one of the top four credit rating agencies in the world. Morningstar DBRS empowers investor success by bringing more transparency and a much-needed diversity of opinion in the credit rating industry. Our approach and size allow us to be nimble enough to respond to customers' needs in their local markets, but large enough to provide the necessary expertise and resources they require. Market innovators choose to work with us because of our agility, tech-forward approach, and exceptional customer service. Morningstar DBRS is the next generation of credit ratings.
