Senior Analyst, Private Credit Ratings

Morningstar DBRS; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the financial sector is looking for a Senior Analyst to join their Private Credit team. The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of experience in credit analysis or corporate lending. Responsibilities include assessing creditworthiness, performing financial analysis, and presenting recommendations. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for success in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Two to four years of relevant experience in credit analysis or corporate lending.
• Strong knowledge of credit analysis and capital markets.

Responsibilities

• Support ratings surveillance of a portfolio of small to medium-sized companies.
• Perform fundamental financial analysis and prepare rating committee packages.
• Build and maintain relationships with market participants.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, finance, economics

Job description

Morningstar DBRS' Private Credit team is seeking a highly motivated individual with two to four years of relevant experience and strong analytical and interpersonal skills to join its team as a Senior Analyst. Working closely with the Sector Lead, the successful candidate will be responsible for assessing the creditworthiness of small to medium-sized, highly leveraged companies involved in various corporate sectors. The successful candidate will also interact with various participants in the private capital markets and research broader topics.

Responsibilities:

1. Support ratings surveillance of a portfolio of small to medium-sized companies with high leverage
2. Perform fundamental financial analysis and prepare rating committee packages
3. Present recommendations at rating committee discussions
4. Build and maintain relationships with market participants, such as lenders, investors and bankers
5. Organize and track a large portfolio of credits and help refine work processes
6. Build and update related databases as required
7. Produce timely, high-quality and insightful credit analysis and research

Qualifications:

1. Two to four years of relevant experience, with preference to experience in credit analysis or corporate lending
2. Bachelor's degree in business, finance, economics or another relevant discipline. Completion or partial completion of the CFA program is preferred
3. Strong knowledge of credit analysis and capital markets
4. Strong analytical skills with a thorough knowledge of financial statements
5. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
6. Self-starter and team player with demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment