Assistant Vice President, Credit Ratings - Project Finance

The Group

The Global Project Finance & Infrastructure team is seeking a highly motivated individual, preferably with five to seven years of expertise in Project and Infrastructure Finance credit analysis, to join its team of analysts in New York City as an Assistant Vice President. Working closely with members of the team in New York, the successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the North America based portfolio, which includes performing financial statement analysis, using financial models, drafting rating reports, compiling rating committee materials and having a well-developed understanding of the overall credit analysis process.

The Role

The successful candidate will work on a variety of transactions as a rating analyst, performing lead and supporting analyst responsibilities within project and infrastructure finance including the power and energy-related sectors (e.g. gas, wind, solar, hydro generation), bespoke project financings (e.g. telecommunications, technology infrastructure, large industrial equipment leases, stadiums, etc.) and broader infrastructure mandates (PPPs, toll roads, airports, ports, utilities). The role involves performing financial statement analysis, using financial models, drafting rating reports and press releases, along with the compilation of rating committee materials and drafting of high quality and timely topical research.

Responsibilities

* Assist with covering the existing U.S. based ratings portfolio as a rating analyst.

* Attend issuer and investor meetings with the Team Lead(s) in Project Finance and Infrastructure Finance and other lead analysts to gain exposure to the ratings portfolio and the analytical approach.

* Build on existing knowledge of the industry and further expand the network.

* Initially contribute to new rating assignments as a rating analyst supporting lead analysts and eventually act as a lead analyst on a variety of assets classes within the sector.

* Produce timely, high-quality credit reports, research notes and commentaries on rated entities.

* Manage extensive spreadsheets on rated entities.

* Contribute to the development and maintenance of relationships with fixed-income investors.

* Analytically support business development initiatives.

* Contribute to the refinement of methodologies, research products and rating approaches.

* Support the team on the delivery of timely and innovative topical research.

Qualifications

* Five to Seven years of business experience, with a minimum of three years' experience related to Project and Infrastructure Finance.

* Degree in business, economics, commerce, engineering or a related discipline.

* Solid research, analytical and financial modelling skills, with a high attention to detail.

* Experience in reviewing financing agreements and legal contracts from a credit point of view.

* Strong communication skills, both oral and written.

* Self-starter and strong team player and a demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

* Completion of, or demonstrated progress towards, the CFA or MBA program is preferred.

* Experience in public-private partnerships is an asset.

* Previous rating agency experience is considered an asset.

About Us

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. Rating more than 4,000 issuers and 60,000 securities, it is one of the top four credit rating agencies in the world.

Morningstar DBRS empowers investor success by bringing more transparency and a much-needed diversity of opinion in the credit rating industry. Our approach and size allow us to be nimble enough to respond to customers' needs in their local markets, but large enough to provide the necessary expertise and resources they require. Market innovators choose to work with us because of our agility, tech-forward approach, and exceptional customer service.

Morningstar DBRS is the next generation of credit ratings.

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