Assistant Vice President, Business Development - Project Finance & Infrastructure

DBRS; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 60.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

An established industry player seeks an Assistant Vice President for Business Development in Madrid. This role involves managing key stages of the sales process, developing relationships with clients, and conducting market analysis. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of experience in financial services, particularly in Project Finance and Infrastructure. Join a forward-thinking company that values transparency and innovation in the credit rating industry, where your contributions will directly impact client success and market engagement. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Formación

• 5-7 years in financial services with a focus on Project Finance and Infrastructure.
• Strong client service, communication, and analytical skills are essential.

Responsabilidades

• Manage sales processes including prospect identification and proposal preparation.
• Develop relationships with investors and issuers while monitoring market trends.

Conocimientos

Client Service Skills

Communication Skills

Research Skills

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Sales Process Management

Fluency in English

Team Player

Educación

University Degree in a Related Field

Herramientas

SalesForce

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

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About the Role

As a member of the European Business Development team in Madrid/Frankfurt/London, the Assistant Vice President, Business Development will be responsible for a broad range of internal and external business development duties. The role will focus on European clients specialising in Project Finance and Infrastructure across Europe and the UK.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for key stages of the sales process including prospect identification and proposal preparation
• Develop and maintain relationships with investors, issuers and intermediaries
• Coordinate letters of engagement, confidentiality agreements, invoicing and appropriate compliance requests
• Liaise with senior BD management and rating sector heads on banker and issuer relationships; conduct research and provide market coverage analysis to qualifying targets
• Monitor market developments and new issuance trends to identify cross-selling opportunities between asset classes and jurisdictions
• Produce summary reports for the areas of responsibility; including, summaries of transactions completed and missed, short term client targets, and long-term development opportunities
• Ensure accurate reporting through Customer Relationship Management (CRM) using SalesForce
• Support the management of DBRS to design, develop and maintain outreach and presentation activity to support engagement in areas of responsibility
• Design and create marketing materials
• Carry out sales and marketing initiatives across multiple sectors and jurisdictions

Qualifications

• University degree in a related field
• Business fluency in English. Additional European Languages would be welcomed.
• 5-7 years previous experience in financial services (debt capital markets, securitization, corporate finance, ratings advisory, credit rating agency)
• Good understanding of the Project Finance and Infrastructure market
• Strong client service and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Result-oriented person
• Solid research and analytical abilities
• Strong attention to detail
• Self-starter and team player with demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient skill with CRM systems, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

About Us

Morningstar DBRS is a leading provider of independent rating services and opinions for corporate and sovereign entities, financial institutions, and project and structured finance instruments globally. Rating more than 4,000 issuers and 60,000 securities, it is one of the top four credit rating agencies in the world.

Morningstar DBRS empowers investor success by bringing more transparency and a much-needed diversity of opinion in the credit rating industry. Our approach and size allow us to be nimble enough to respond to customers' needs in their local markets, but large enough to provide the necessary expertise and resources they require. Market innovators choose to work with us because of our agility, tech-forward approach, and exceptional customer service.

Morningstar DBRS is the next generation of credit ratings.