- Assume coverage of existing corporate ratings, assess credit worthiness and maintain rating opinions of various issuers.
- Perform and contribute to new rating assignments.
- Manage the rating process including presenting recommendations to the rating committee.
- Produce timely, high-quality rating reports, research notes and industry studies.
- Build and maintain relationships with issuers, investors and bankers.
- Provide transparent and timely service to rated issuers, investors and other market participants.
- Contribute to the refinement of research products and rating methodologies.
- Analytically support business development initiatives.
Assistant Vice President, European Corporate Ratings - Frankfurt, Deutschland - Morningstar
Beschreibung
About the Role
The Global Corporates Rating Group is seeking a highly motivated corporate credit analyst to join its team in Frankfurt as an Assistant Vice President. The successful candidate will be responsible for the coverage of a wide range of corporate credits in Europe , for performing financial statement analysis, building financial forecasts and preparing rating committee materials, press releases and rating reports and will develop a strong understanding of the overall credit analysis process. The successful candidate will also be managing the relationships with issuers and bankers as required and ensuring the provision of high quality and timely topical research. Although the candidate will be involved in credit analysis across many business sectors, experience in the broader energy sector, including generation and related services would be an asset.
Job Responsibilities
Qualifications
• 5-7 years of business experience, with experience in credit, finance and/or lending within the financial services industry.
• University degree in accounting, business, economics or a related discipline.
• Solid research, analytical and modelling skills, with a high attention to detail.
• Strong communication (verbal and written), presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Self-starter and team player with a demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Nice to have
• Fluency in German and/or French are assets.
• Completion of the Chartered Financial Analyst program would be an asset.
About Us
DBRS Morningstar is a global credit ratings business, currently with 700 employees in eight offices globally. Formed through the July 2019 acquisition of DBRS by Morningstar, Inc., the ratings business is the fourth-largest provider of credit ratings in the world.
DBRS Morningstar is committed to empowering investor success, serving the market through leading-edge technology and raising the bar for the industry. DBRS Morningstar is a market leader in Canada, the U.S. and Europe in multiple asset classes.
DBRS Morningstar rates more than 2,600 issuers and 54,000 securities worldwide and is driven to bringing more clarity, diversity of opinion, and responsiveness to the ratings process. DBRS Morningstar's approach and size provide the agility to respond to customers' needs, while being large enough to provide the necessary expertise and resources.
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