APAC Credit Ratings Lead Analyst

Morningstar; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Global exposure

Job summary

Morningstar DBRS in Sydney seeks a driven Lead Analyst to head APAC credit rating assignments for structured finance, including securitisations, project finance debt, and innovative structures across the region.

You will bridge analytics, market insight, and client engagement to deliver high-quality, transparent ratings while collaborating with global colleagues in a dynamic, hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, financial engineering, or a quantitative discipline.
• Experience in ABS, RMBS, Project Finance, or Digital Infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of structured finance legal and transaction documentation.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong quantitative and analytical capabilities, including cash-flow analysis and data management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office.
• Unlimited right to work in Australia- Australian/NZ citizen or PR.
• Ability to thrive under pressure, manage multiple projects, and work both independently and as part of a team.
• Capacity for occasional domestic or international travel and to attend video conferences with global colleagues and stakeholders outside of normal working hours.

Responsibilities

• Drive the credit rating process for structured finance transactions and ensure alignment with Morningstar DBRS methodologies and procedures.
• Lead and support the ongoing surveillance of existing APAC structured finance ratings.
• Draft internal committee memos and external reports, press releases, and research pieces.
• Review transaction legal documentation and liaise with legal counsel when required.
• Participate in reviews of originators, servicers, and other transaction parties alongside operational risk analysts.
• Analyse performance trends and contribute to research and methodology development.
• Review transaction amendments or restructurings when needed.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and internal requirements.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Structured finance knowledge

Regulatory understanding

Analytical mindset

Client engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or quantitative field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

MS Office

Job description

Morningstar DBRS in Sydney seeks a driven Lead Analyst to head APAC credit rating assignments for structured finance, including securitisations, project finance debt, and innovative structures across the region.

You will bridge analytics, market insight, and client engagement to deliver high-quality, transparent ratings while collaborating with global colleagues in a dynamic, hybrid work environment.