Senior Vice President, Credit Practices, Asset Finance

Morningstar; Frankfurt; On-site; EUR 140,000 - 211,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Competitive compensation

Bonus target 30%

Job summary

Morningstar DBRS is seeking a Senior Vice President in Frankfurt to lead its Credit Practices Group with a focus on Asset Finance. You will guide analysis, apply methodologies, and mentor teams while collaborating with rating groups to ensure consistent, rigorous credit judgments.

A minimum of 15 years in credit with asset finance exposure is expected, with a BA or higher and CFA/MBA preferred. The role emphasizes leadership, strong communication, and the ability to synthesize complex analyses

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of fundamental credit experience, with substantial exposure at a rating agency or similar institution.
• Deep experience in Asset Finance sectors (e.g., Project Finance, PPP, Infrastructure).
• Strong financial analysis foundations and practical application.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME to analytical teams covering Asset Finance and other sectors.
• Guide on complex credit issues and macro trends impacting credit quality.
• Participate in and chair Rating Committees; identify cross-sector themes and systemic risks.

Skills

Asset Finance

Credit analysis

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Research

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance/economics/data science

Advanced degree (MBA/CFA) preferred

Job description

About the role

Morningstar DBRS’s Fundamental Ratings Team is seeking a highly motivated individual with a deep and broad interest in Asset Finance to join its team as a Senior Vice President within the Credit Practices Group. The ideal candidate will bring at least 15 years of experience, preferably with significant experience at a rating agency covering sectors within Asset Finance. In this role, the successful candidate will work closely with other members of the Credit Practices Team, as well as the various rating groups.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject‑matter expert to analytical teams covering Asset Finance (including Project Finance, PPP and Infrastructure), as well as other sectors.
• Provide guidance on complex credit issues including appropriate application of a Methodology(ies), credit implications of global and/or regional macroeconomic conditions and sector trends.
• Participate in, and Chair Rating Committees.
• Identify cross‑sector themes, macroeconomic developments, and systemic risks affecting credit quality.
• Contribute to Morningstar DBRS thought leadership.
• Support the development, enhancement, and ongoing maintenance of Morningstar DBRS methodologies across multiple asset classes.

Requirements

• Minimum of 15 years of fundamental credit experience, with substantial exposure at a rating agency, lending institution, private credit platform, or a comparable organization.
• Demonstrated depth of experience in Asset Finance credit sectors (e.g. Project Finance, PPP and Infrastructure).
• Strong foundation in financial analysis, including both theoretical frameworks and practical application.
• Proven experience managing and mentoring analytical teams in a performance-driven environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex analyses for senior audiences.
• Strong research and analytical capabilities, with a high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines while maintaining high-quality output.
• Proactive, collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, data science, economics, or a related discipline required; advanced degrees (e.g., Masters, MBA, CFA) preferred.

Base Salary Compensation Range

Base Salary Compensation Range EUR 139,500.00-211,433.00 Bonus Target: 30% Annual

Compliance and Conflict of Interest

If you receive and accept an offer from us, we require that personal and any related investments be disclosed confidentially to our Compliance team. These investments will be reviewed to ensure they meet Code of Ethics requirements. If any conflicts of interest are identified, then you will be required to liquidate those holdings immediately. In addition, dependent on your department and location of work certain employee accounts must be held with an approved broker (for example all, U.S. employee accounts). If this applies and your account(s) are not with an approved broker, you will be required to move your holdings to an approved broker.

Hybrid Work Environment

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.

Benefits

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.

Company Overview

Morningstar DBRS is a leading provider of independent credit rating services and opinions for corporate and sovereign entities, financial institutions, and project and structured finance instruments globally. We are one of the top four credit rating agencies in the world and a market leader in Canada, the U.S., and Europe in multiple asset classes.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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