Senior Vice President, Corporate Credit Ratings

Morningstar • New York, NY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

About the Role Morningstar DBRS is seeking an experienced credit professional to join its corporate ratings group as a Senior Vice President (SVP), based in New York City. The SVP will grow our analytical coverage of U.S.-based companies across a broad range of industries including services, industrials, and consumer products. Coverage will include public and private credit ratings for both investment grade and non-investment grade borrowers. The SVP will mentor other team members, collaborate with colleagues globally and deepen our relationships with corporate debt issuers, bankers, and investors.

Requirements

• 10+ years of financial/credit analysis experience with significant corporate credit exposure
• Self-motivated team player who wants to help us grow our analytical coverage
• Strong financial statement analysis skills with deep understanding of US GAAP accounting standards
• Familiar with credit rating methodologies
• Excellent communication, writing, and analytical skills
• Able to prioritize multiple tasks and deliver under pressure, while paying attention to detail
• Degree in business, economics, finance, or related field
• Willing to travel as required

Nice To Haves

• CFA and/or graduate degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Grow our analytical coverage of U.S. corporates
• Assess creditworthiness of corporates across multiple sectors including services, industrials, and consumer products
• Mentor and coach other team members
• Manage relationships with debt issuers, bankers, and investors
• Produce and present high‑quality credit analysis, research, and presentations
• Model and analyze historical financials and prepare forecasts
• Represent Morningstar DBRS externally
• Support continuous process improvement
• Help us refine our research products and methodologies
• Provide analytical support for business development

Benefits

• Financial Health
• 100% 401k match up to 6% of salary
• Stock Ownership Potential
• Company provided life insurance - 1x salary + commission
• Physical Health
• 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
• Emotional Health
• Trust-Based Time Off
• 6-week Paid Sabbatical Program
• 6-Week Paid Family Caregiving Leave
• Competitive 8-24 Week Paid Parental Leave
• Adoption Assistance
• Leadership Coaching & Formal Mentorship Opportunities
• Annual Flex Stipend - $1000 annually to cover personal education & well-being expenses
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Social Health
• Charitable Matching Gifts program
• Dollars for Doers volunteer program
• Paid volunteering days
• 15+ Employee Resource & Affinity Groups
• Base Salary Compensation Range $149,357.00 - 279,571.00 USD
• Annual Incentive Target Percentage 40%

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior