Senior VP, ABS Ratings — Esoteric & New Assets (Hybrid)

Morningstar DBRS; New York (NY); On-site; USD 149,000 - 236,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match up to 6%

Stock ownership potential

Life insurance

Health benefits

Sabbatical

Parental leave

Education stipend

Job summary

Morningstar DBRS seeks a Senior Vice President to lead credit analysis for commercial, esoteric, and new asset ABS transactions. You will drive rating recommendations, shape analytical approaches, and mentor teams in evolving securitization areas.

The role emphasizes rigorous cash flow modeling, clear communication, and collaboration with issuers, arrangers, and investors to inform rating decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree; advanced degree preferred.
• 12+ years in structured finance or related field.
• Deep expertise in commercial/esoteric/new asset sectors with securitization knowledge.
• Experience leading complex analysis and presenting to committees.
• Strong cash flow modeling and legal documentation understanding.
• Experience with non-traditional collateral types or evolving sectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead the credit rating process for new ABS transactions across sectors.
• Analyze structures, collateral performance, originators, servicers, and docs.
• Evaluate emerging collateral types and evolving sectors.
• Present recommendations at rating committees and client meetings.
• Mentor junior analysts and manage transaction teams.
• Monitor transactions and suggest rating actions based on data.
• Contribute to rating methodologies and analytical frameworks.
• Author research and market commentary on evolving areas.

Skills

Structured finance

Credit ratings

Securitization

Asset-backed lending

Financial modeling

Analytical communication

Education

MBA

MS

CFA or related

Tools

Intex

T-REX

Bloomberg

Excel

Job description

Morningstar DBRS seeks a Senior Vice President to lead credit analysis for commercial, esoteric, and new asset ABS transactions. You will drive rating recommendations, shape analytical approaches, and mentor teams in evolving securitization areas.

The role emphasizes rigorous cash flow modeling, clear communication, and collaboration with issuers, arrangers, and investors to inform rating decisions.