Senior Vice President - Project Finance

Morningstar DBRS is seeking an experienced individual with 10+ years of experience in credit analysis to join its Project Finance team based in New York.  Reporting to the Managing Director, Energy & Natural Resources and US Asset Finance, the successful candidate will manage a growing portfolio of U.S. based projects, working closely with members of the team on a broad range of assets classes within project finance and infrastructure finance.  

About the Role 

The successful candidate will work on a variety of transactions and asset classes as a lead analyst within project and infrastructure finance across the power and energy-related sectors (e.g. gas, wind, solar, hydro generation),  bespoke project financings (e.g. telecommunications, digital infrastructure, equipment leases, stadiums, etc.) and broader infrastructure financings (including public-private partnerships, airports, container terminals and ports). The role involves performing financial statement analysis, using financial models, drafting rating reports and press releases, including compilation of rating committee materials and presenting at rating committees. The successful candidate will also be responsible for mentoring and coaching junior analysts, managing the relationships with issuers and bankers as required and ensuring the provision of high quality and timely topical research.  

Responsibilities 

• Assess credit worthiness and maintain rating opinions of various issuers. 

• Develop a deep understanding of the methodologies and criteria for the sector. 

• Contribute to the methodology development for the sector(s). 

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

• Lead the development of innovative topical research and publication of related industry studies and commentaries. 

• Build and maintain relationships with issuers and investors. 

• Represent DBRS Morningstar externally at conferences, with media, and on occasion with regulators. 

• Lead external meetings and internal rating committees. 

• Respond to inquiries from investors and media representatives. 

• Analytically support business development initiatives. 

• Lead the refinement of research products and rating approaches. 

• Mentor and coach junior analysts. 

Qualifications  

• 10+  years of applicable financial analysis experience, with specific credit experience related to Project Finance. 

• Experience from other ratings agencies, Infrastructure Advisory, Bank Project Finance Credit Teams or Buyside Credit strongly preferred.  

• Proven leadership skills with the ability to develop, coach and manage a team.  

• Degree in business, economics, engineering or a related discipline preferred. 

• Solid power sector, infrastructure and financial markets knowledge. 

• Strong research skills and focus on detail. 

• Strong corporate finance and financial statement analytical abilities. 

• Experience in legal review of contracts and financial agreements.  

• Strong communication skills, both oral and written. 

• Strong team player with demonstrated ability to work interactively in a team environment. 

• Experience in broader PPP and infrastructure industry in the U.S is a strong asset. 

• Previous rating agency experience is a strong asset. 

• Completion of the CFA or MBA program is an asset. 

• Willingness to travel as required. 

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.

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

  • 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

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Incentive Target Percentage

If you receive and accept an offer from us, we require that personal and any related investments be disclosed confidentiality to our Compliance team (days vary by region). These investments will be reviewed to ensure they meet Code of Ethics requirements. If any conflicts of interest are identified, then you will be required to liquidate those holdings immediately. In addition, dependent on your department and location of work certain employee accounts must be held with an approved broker (for example all, U.S. employee accounts). If this applies and your account(s) are not with an approved broker, you will be required to move your holdings to an approved broker.

Morningstar's hybrid work environment gives you the opportunity to collaborate in-person each week as we've found that we're at our best when we're purposely together on a regular basis. In most of our locations, our hybrid work model is four days in-office 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.