Assistant Vice President, Private Credit Ratings

Morningstar DBRS’ Private Corporate Credit team is seeking a highly motivated and analytical professional with 4 - 6 years of experience in credit analysis, preferably with high-yield corporate issuers. As an Assistant Vice President, you will play a key role in assessing the creditworthiness of small to medium-sized, highly leveraged companies across diverse industries.

The role: You will contribute directly to Morningstar DBRS’ mission of providing independent, insightful credit opinions that help investors and market participants make informed decisions. The role also offers meaningful interaction with senior leaders, lenders, investors, and bankers, while keeping you at the forefront of market and industry trends. This role is based in our Chicago or New York office, with a hybrid work arrangement (minimum three days per week in-office).

Job requirements: 4 -6 years of experience in credit analysis, corporate lending, or related fields. Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, or a related discipline (CFA designation preferred). Strong foundation in credit analysis and capital markets, ideally with exposure to high-yield or middle-market credits. Familiarity with legal documentation tied to corporate debt and loan issuance. Exceptional analytical skills and a deep understanding of financial statements. Excellent communication and presentation abilities. Proactive, self-motivated team player who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Demonstrated interest in private credit or private assets, and a desire to deepen expertise in this growing area.

Benefits: Financial Health 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.

Additional Information: If you receive and accept an offer from us, we require that personal and any related investments be disclosed confidentiality to our Compliance team (days vary by region). These investments will be reviewed to ensure they meet Code of Ethics requirements. If any conflicts of interest are identified, then you will be required to liquidate those holdings immediately. In addition, dependent on your department and location of work certain employee accounts must be held with an approved broker (for example all, U.S. employee accounts). If this applies and your account(s) are not with an approved broker, you will be required to move your holdings to an approved broker.