Senior Structured Finance Cash Flow Analytics Lead

Morningstar DBRS; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 134,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Stock ownership potential

Comprehensive health benefits

Sabbatical program

Paid parental leave

Educational assistance

Job summary

Morningstar DBRS is seeking a VP/AVP in Chicago (with options for New York or Stamford) to lead cash flow analytics for structured finance. You will build and defend complex cash flow models, interpret legal documents, and ensure alignment with Morningstar DBRS methodology while supporting rating activities.

You will mentor junior analysts, present to senior staff, and collaborate with ratings teams on diverse securitizations. A strong background in finance and quantitative modeling is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field.
• 4-10 years of Structured Finance experience with cash flow modeling.
• Ability to model bespoke/complex transactions under tight deadlines.
• Strong quantitative/analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-starter, team player, mentor to junior analysts.
• Master's degree or CFA is a plus.
• Proficiency in Intex (Dealmaker, Calc, Wrapper) and Python is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and run cash flow models in Intex Dealmaker, Python and other platforms for new-issue and amendment transactions.
• Independently own bespoke and complex structures, including new asset classes and first-time issuers.
• Interpret and analyze transaction legal documents focusing on waterfalls and structural nuances.
• Reverse-engineer issuer-provided assumptions to Morningstar DBRS methodology.
• Perform AI-assisted numerical input validation and pre-review checks.
• Assist with credit-analyses and present findings to senior staff and Ratings Analyst teams.
• Provide review, guidance, and mentoring to junior analysts.

Skills

Intex Dealmaker

Python

Excel/VBA

Financial modeling

Strong communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Engineering/Math

Master's degree (plus)

CFA (or progress towards)

Tools

Intex (Dealmaker)

Dealmaker/Calc/Wrapper

Python

Job description

Morningstar DBRS is seeking a VP/AVP in Chicago (with options for New York or Stamford) to lead cash flow analytics for structured finance. You will build and defend complex cash flow models, interpret legal documents, and ensure alignment with Morningstar DBRS methodology while supporting rating activities.

You will mentor junior analysts, present to senior staff, and collaborate with ratings teams on diverse securitizations. A strong background in finance and quantitative modeling is essential.