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Job description
U.S. RMBS Credit Ratings, Assistant Vice President – New York
Job Overview
Morningstar DBRS is seeking a highly motivated individual to join its U.S. RMBS Credit Ratings group as an Assistant Vice President in New York. This role will support the analysis and assignment of credit ratings for U.S. residential mortgage‑backed securities (RMBS). The position offers an opportunity to deepen structured finance expertise, work closely with senior analysts, and interact with external market participants.
Job Responsibilities
Conduct RMBS transaction analysis, including assessment of collateral characteristics, deal structures, credit enhancement levels, and legal frameworks.
Identify and focus on key credit issues during the new‑issue rating process.
Review and evaluate banker cash‑flow model outputs, providing feedback on structural assumptions.
Serve as a co‑lead or back‑up analyst on selected transactions; present analytical findings to rating committees with clarity and confidence.
Collaborate with senior analysts to ensure accurate and consistent application of criteria.
Contribute to the enhancement of structured finance criteria, models, and analytical tools; perform sensitivities, transaction comparisons, and stress‑testing tasks under guidance of senior team members.
Produce and publish market updates, newsletters, or concise commentary with minimal supervision.
Participate in meetings with bankers, issuers, investors, and other market participants to discuss transaction details and analytical considerations; represent the team professionally in all client‑facing interactions.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, math, engineering, computer science, or a related field.
5‑7 years of experience in structured finance, securitization, banking, mortgage finance, or a relevant analytical role.
Strong analytical and quantitative abilities with excellent attention to detail.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and standard Office applications.
Organized, deadline‑driven, and comfortable managing multiple priorities.
Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts clearly.
Compensation & Benefits
Base Salary Range: $97,854.00 – $137,910.00. Incentive Target: 20% of base.
Benefits include 100% 401(k) match up to 6% of salary, company‑provided life insurance, health, vision and dental coverage, wellness incentives, paid time off, parental leave, adoption assistance, leadership coaching, tuition reimbursement, charitable matching, paid volunteering days.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Morningstar is strongly committed to creating and preserving equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. We make all employment decisions—including recruitment, hiring, compensation, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, termination, and other personnel matters—without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship, gender identity and expression, parental status, or other legally protected characteristics or conduct.
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Worksite address
new york, NY, 10261, US
Who can apply
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