Vice President, RMBS and Covered Bonds (Structured Finance - Securitisation)

R07_DBRSRtgsLtdUK DBRS Ratings Limited - UK Legal Entity; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading ratings agency in London is seeking a Vice President level securitisation analyst to lead ratings for European RMBS and Covered Bond transactions. The role requires 5-10 years of relevant experience, proficiency in analytical tools, and strong interpersonal skills. You will collaborate closely with other teams, conduct credit analysis, and draft reports in a dynamic work environment. This position offers opportunities for professional development and occasional European travel.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Professional development opportunities

Agile work environment

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in structured finance.
• Excellent analytical abilities with high attention to detail.
• Ability to work well in a team and think creatively.

Responsibilities

• Act as lead analyst in assigning ratings to RMBS and Covered Bond transactions.
• Conduct credit analysis using DBRS methodologies.
• Draft analytical documents and support senior analysts.

Skills

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or related field

CFA or accounting designation

Tools

Microsoft Excel

VBA

Python

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

DBRS Morningstar European Structured Finance team is looking for a securitisation analyst at Vice President (VP) level to be based in London. The successful candidate will act as lead analyst in assigning ratings for European RMBS and Covered Bond transactions. Candidates should be willing to work in an environment with strong focus on teamwork, have a strong worth ethic, an analytical mind set and attention to detail. The successful candidate will possess the interpersonal and presentation skills necessary to work with all levels of professional and executive staff as well as external contacts.

The role offers an opportunity to further develop European Structured Finance and Covered Bond experience in a client facing environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Act as lead and backup analysts in the assignment of DBRS ratings to UK & European RMBS / Covered Bond transactions and, occasionally, transactions in other European structured finance asset classes (such as ABS, CLOs, NPL or Lease Securitisations);
• Conduct credit analysis utilising DBRS rating methodologies and analytical tools;
• Conduct period review of rating methodologies and lead improvement to rating methodologies and processes;
• Support senior analysts and team lead in administrative work, filing and record retention requirements;
• Study recent performance trends for transactions. The metrics to be evaluated include, among others: credit enhancement, delinquencies, cumulative defaults, recoveries, prepayments, seasoning, excess spread and changes in collateral characteristics;
• Draft analytical documents, such as rating reports, press releases and research;
• Collaboration with the DBRS European Structured Finance Surveillance Team and other teams / analysts, supporting analysts in maintenance of existing ratings;
• Assess transaction amendments / restructurings;
• Draft new rating committee memos summarising the analysis and recommending a rating action;
• Comply with all applicable policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Completed a bachelor (or equivalent) degree in a subject such as finance, mathematics, financial engineering, economics, accounting or similar quantitative discipline; A Masters, CFA or accounting designation (enrollment or completion) and experience in securitisation are considered definite assets;
• Quantitative background and interest to develop quantitative skills including cash flow analysis;
• 5-10 years experience on any structured finance asset class such as ABS, RMBS and SME-CLO transactions, working in rating agency, research, buy side or sell side;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Advanced knowledge and practical skills in using Word, PowerPoint and Outlook;
• Excellent written and oral English language skills;
• Demonstrated analytical abilities, with a high attention to detail and producing high quality work;
• Willingness and ability to learn new analytical approaches proactively, to think creatively, and to work well within a team;
• Curiosity to develop new applications and to perform complex analyses, and ability to learn new analytical approaches proactively;
• Ability and willingness to learn new analytical approaches proactively, to think creatively, and to work well within a team;
• Permission to live and work in UK. This position may require occasional European travel.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of analytical programming languages (VBA, Python, etc.) is a plus;
• Knowledge of another European language/s is a plus

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.

If you receive and accept an offer from us, we require that personal and any related investments be disclosed confidentiality to our Compliance team (days vary by region). 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.

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. 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.

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