Morningstar DBRS is seeking a Vice President to help grow our structured credit business across CLOs, leveraged loans, and fund finance. This role sits within the Global Business Development team and focuses on building relationships with asset managers, lenders, arrangers, issuers, and investors across the market.
We're looking for someone who combines market knowledge with a commercial mindset. Success in this role also requires the confidence to create opportunities, build new connections, and expand Morningstar DBRS's presence across the market.
What you'll be doing:
- Build relationships with asset managers, issuers, lenders, arrangers, and investors across the structured credit market.
- Support business development efforts across CLOs, leveraged loans, and fund finance. I
- Identify new opportunities to expand Morningstar DBRS's market presence and ratings activity.
- Represent Morningstar DBRS in client meetings, industry conferences, and market events.
- Partner with analytical, marketing, and leadership teams to support commercial objectives and client engagement.
- Stay informed on market developments and industry trends impacting structured credit.
What we're looking for:
- Experience in structured credit, structured finance, leveraged finance, fund finance, banking, ratings, or a related capital markets environment.
- Understanding of credit markets and the participants that operate within them.
- Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
- A commercial mindset and the ability to develop business opportunities through both existing networks and proactive outreach.
- Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders across financial institutions and asset managers.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
The Group
The Global Business Development team works closely with analytical teams to support Morningstar DBRS's ratings business across global credit markets. The team engages with market participants across structured credit sectors, helping clients understand our ratings capabilities while supporting the continued growth of the franchise.
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
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
Base Salary Compensation Range
$112,280.70-$175,906.43
Incentive Target Percentage
40% Annual
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.
