Vice President, Global Insurance & Pension Ratings

1 Month ago • 7 Years + • $110,000 PA - $205,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The Vice President will join the Insurance & Pensions Team in New York City, leading and backing up analyst responsibilities for global life and P&C (re)insurance companies and Canadian public pension funds. Responsibilities include managing a portfolio of new and existing issuers, conducting ongoing analysis, participating in rating committees, attending issuer meetings, and producing timely research while staying informed about industry trends. This role involves significant interaction with C-level executives and requires strong analytical and communication skills.

Must have:

7+ years financial institutions credit analysis experience.
Excellent business writing and communication skills.

Good to have:

Master’s degree, actuarial, accounting or CFA.
Strong financial statement analysis and spreadsheet skills.

Perks:

401k match up to 7%.
Comprehensive health benefits (medical/dental/vision).
Trust-Based Time Off.
Paid volunteering days.

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Job Details

The Role:

Morningstar DBRS is seeking an experienced Vice President to join the Insurance & Pensions Team in our New York City office. The individual will have lead and backup analyst responsibilities on a portfolio of global life and P&C (re)insurance companies and Canadian public pension funds and assets managers. We are looking for highly motivated candidates who are self-starters, keen to learn and have a strong work ethic.

This role is based in New York City. We are operating in a hybrid environment, where are in-office 3 days/week.

Job responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be part of an experienced and growing team of professionals responsible for analyzing global (re)insurance companies and Canadian public pension funds and asset managers
The analyst’s primary responsibilities will be to act as a lead analyst in managing 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 engage in producing high-quality and timely topical research while keeping abreast of industry trends.

Qualifications:

Undergraduate degree in business, finance or a closely related field
Master’s degree, actuarial, accounting and/or CFA designations are a plus
Minimum of seven years of experience in financial institutions' credit analysis or directly related field
Excellent business writing and communication skills
Strong financial statement analytical abilities and spreadsheet skills
Good understanding of regulatory and accounting issues
Solid research and insightful analytical abilities, with great attention to detail and accuracy
Self-starter and strong team player with a sense of urgency and a demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required
Ability to develop strong relationships with clients and investors

Base Salary Compensation Range

$110,000-205,000 USD Annual

Bonus Target %

30% Annual

Compensation and Benefits

At Morningstar we believe people are at their best when they are at their healthiest. That’s why we champion your wellness through a wide-range of programs that support all stages of your personal and professional life. Here are some examples of the offerings we provide:

Financial Health
- 75% 401k match up to 7%
- 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 Bonding Leave
- Adoption Assistance
- Leadership Coaching & Formal Mentorship Opportunities
- Annual Education Stipend
- Tuition Reimbursement

Social Health
- Charitable Matching Gifts program
- Dollars for Doers volunteer program
- Paid volunteering days
- 15+ Employee Resource & Affinity Groups

Morningstar’s hybrid work environment gives you the opportunity to work remotely and collaborate in-person each week. While some positions are available as fully remote, we’ve found that we’re at our best when we’re purposely together on a regular basis, typically three days each week. A range of other benefits are also available to enhance flexibility as needs change. No matter where you are, you’ll have tools and resources to engage meaningfully with your global colleagues.