Vice President, Credit Ratings, European Financial Institutions Ratings

Morningstar DBRS is seeking an experienced full-time Vice President for its European Financial Institutions Ratings team in Madrid or Frankfurt. The role involves lead and backup analyst responsibilities for a portfolio of European banks, including ongoing analysis, surveillance, participation in rating committees, and meetings with C-level executives. The successful candidate will also produce high-quality topical research and stay abreast of industry trends.

Must Have

• Manage a portfolio of new and existing issuers (including ongoing analysis and surveillance)
• Participate in rating committees
• Attend issuer meetings with C-level executives
• Produce high-quality and timely topical research
• Stay abreast of industry trends
• Minimum of seven years of experience in financial institutions' credit analysis or a directly related field
• Strong financial statement analytical abilities and spreadsheet skills
• Good understanding of regulatory and accounting issues
• Solid research and analytical abilities
• Degree in economics, finance, business, statistics, accounting, or related field

Good to Have

• CFA designation or graduate degree

Perks & Benefits

• Hybrid work environment (four days in-office each week in most locations)
• Tools and resources to engage meaningfully with global colleagues
• Range of other benefits to enhance flexibility

About the role

Morningstar DBRS is seeking an experienced full-time Vice President to join its European Financial Institutions Ratings in our Madrid or Frankfurt office. The individual will have lead and backup analyst responsibilities on a portfolio of European banks and other financial institutions. Candidates with at least seven years of experience in relevant credit analysis gained from a credit rating agency or a financial institution will be prioritised (candidates with less experience can be considered at the Assistant Vice President level). We are looking for highly motivated candidates who are self-starters, keen to learn and have a strong work ethic.

Job responsibilities:

• The successful candidate will be part of an experienced and growing team of professionals responsible for analysing European banks.
• The analyst’s primary responsibility will be to manage a portfolio of new and existing issuers (including ongoing analysis and surveillance), participate in rating committees, and attend issuer meetings with C-level executives.
• The analyst will also be responsible for producing high-quality and timely topical research while staying abreast of industry trends.

Qualifications:

• Degree in economics, finance, business, statistics, accounting, or related field. A CFA designation or graduate degree is preferred.
• Minimum of seven years of experience in financial institutions' credit analysis or a directly related field.
• Strong financial statement analytical abilities and spreadsheet skills.
• Good understanding of regulatory and accounting issues.
• Solid research and analytical abilities, with great attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong team player with a sense of urgency and a demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.