Assistant Vice President or Vice President

About This Role

Joining Morningstar DBRS offers you a unique opportunity to help shape the future of credit ratings in the Asia Pacific region. As part of the APAC Credit Rating Team, you will lead and manage rating assignments for structured finance transactions, collaborating with industry experts to deliver high-quality and transparent credit ratings.

Responsibilities

• Drive the credit rating process for structured finance transactions and ensure alignment with Morningstar DBRS methodologies and procedures.
• Lead and support the ongoing surveillance of existing APAC structured finance ratings.
• Draft internal committee memos and external reports, press releases, and research pieces.
• Review transaction legal documentation and liaise with legal counsel when required.
• Participate in reviews of originators, servicers, and other transaction parties alongside operational risk analysts.
• Analyse performance trends and contribute to research and methodology development.
• Review transaction amendments or restructurings when needed.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and internal requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, financial engineering, or a quantitative discipline.
• Experience in ABS, RMBS, Project Finance, or Digital Infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of structured finance legal and transaction documentation.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong quantitative and analytical capabilities, including cash-flow analysis and data management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office.
• Unlimited right to work in Australia - Australian/NZ citizen or PR.
• Ability to thrive under pressure, manage multiple projects, and work both independently and as part of a team.
• Capacity for occasional domestic or international travel and to attend video conferences with global colleagues and stakeholders outside of normal working hours.

Benefits

• Hybrid work environment that facilitates in-person collaboration.
• Range of other benefits to enhance flexibility as needs change.

Important Details

• Application deadline: N/A

Application Process

• Submit your application through the designated process outlined on our platform.

About the Company

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. It is one of the top four credit rating agencies in the world, rating more than 4,000 issuers and 60,000 securities. Morningstar DBRS is committed to bringing transparency and diverse opinions to the credit rating industry, responding nimbly to local market needs while providing the necessary expertise and resources.