Vice President, APAC Credit Ratings

ExecThread; Sydney; On-site; AUD 250,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Morningstar is seeking a Vice President for APAC Credit Ratings to lead and expand its structured finance coverage across the Asia Pacific region.

The role focuses on lead analytic responsibility for securitizations, project finance debt, and other innovative structures, with emphasis on Australia-specific markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Experience in ABS, RMBS, project finance, or digital infrastructure.
• Strong grasp of structured finance legal and transaction documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead surveillance of existing APAC structured finance ratings and draft reports.
• Engage with clients and senior stakeholders to provide market insight.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and internal requirements.
• Collaborate with global colleagues and manage multiple projects under pressure.

Skills

Structured finance

Credit ratings

ABS

RMBS

Project finance

Digital infrastructure

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Communication

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance/economics/related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Company is seeking a Vice President for APAC Credit Ratings, a pivotal role in the expansion of its presence across the Asia Pacific region. The successful candidate will be a lead analyst for structured finance transactions, including securitizations, project finance debt, and other innovative financing structures. This position demands a professional with a deep understanding of structured finance products and markets, particularly in Australia, and a proven track record in driving the credit rating process.

The role is at the forefront of the company's mission to deliver high-quality, transparent credit ratings, and the ideal candidate will be adept at market insight, client engagement, and shaping the company's methodologies and procedures. Applicants for the Vice President role at the company should be prepared to take on key responsibilities such as leading and supporting the surveillance of existing APAC structured finance ratings, drafting various reports and research pieces, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal requirements. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, experience in ABS, RMBS, project finance, or digital infrastructure, and a strong grasp of structured finance legal and transaction documentation.

The candidate must possess exceptional communication, quantitative, and analytical skills, and be proficient in Microsoft Excel and Office. A collaborative, curious, and analytical mindset, along with the ability to thrive under pressure and manage multiple projects, is essential. The role also involves occasional travel and the capacity to engage with global colleagues outside of normal working hours.

Functions:

• Finance

Hiring Company

Morningstar

Accomplished international provider of financial research services