Senior Manager, Credit Ratings, Project and Infrastructure Finance

$190,000 - $348,000/Yr

Morningstar - New York, NY

Full-time - Senior

Remote - New York, NY

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About the position

Morningstar DBRS is seeking a highly motivated and experienced leader in project finance and infrastructure finance sectors to join its Asset Finance team in New York. This senior position involves leading the growth of the project finance and infrastructure finance credit ratings business in the U.S., supporting the Global Head in team development, and collaborating with analytical teams in New York and Toronto. The successful candidate will play a critical role in expanding the U.S. project finance and infrastructure portfolio, focusing on various asset classes including power, energy, renewable sectors, and public infrastructure assets.

Responsibilities

• Support the team's business objectives to provide timely and high-quality rating opinions, rating reports and issuer research reports.
• Develop a deep understanding of the existing methodologies and criteria for the various sectors within Asset Finance and support initiatives on investor outreach with respect methodology development.
• Help lead the analytical team in the development of innovative topical research and publication of related industry studies and commentaries.
• Build and maintain relationships with issuers and investors.
• Represent Morningstar DBRS externally at conferences, with media, and on occasion with regulators.
• Lead external meetings and chair internal rating committees.
• Respond to inquiries from investors and media representatives.
• Analytically support business development initiatives.
• Help lead the refinement of research products and rating approaches.
• Mentor and coach junior analysts.

Requirements

• Minimum of 15 years of credit experience, with specific credit experience related to U.S. based Project Finance or Infrastructure Finance.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to develop, coach and manage a team.
• Degree in business, economics, engineering or a related discipline.
• Solid power sector, infrastructure and financial markets knowledge.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Strong team player with demonstrated ability to work interactively in a team environment.
• Some corporate finance and financial statement analytical ability.
• Some experience in review of contracts and debt financing agreements.
• Experience in the 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.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in the 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.

Benefits

• 75% 401k match up to 7%
• Stock Ownership Potential
• Company provided life insurance - 1x salary + commission
• 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
• Trust-Based Time Off
• 6-week Paid Sabbatical Program
• 6-Week Paid Family Leave & Paternity Leave
• Adoption Assistance
• Leadership Coaching & Formal Mentorship Opportunities
• Annual Education Stipend
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Charitable Matching Gifts program
• Dollars for Doers volunteer program
• Paid volunteering days
• 15+ Employee Resource & Affinity Groups