Vice President, Global Insurance & Pension Ratings

Morningstar Credit Ratings, LLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

Morningstar DBRS seeks a Vice President for its Insurance & Pensions Team in New York City. This hybrid role involves managing issuers, conducting in-depth analyses and providing timely research on global (re)insurance companies and pension funds, showcasing a strong work ethic and analytical skills.

Benefits

Trust-Based Time Off

6-week Paid Sabbatical Program

Competitive Paid Parental Leave

Annual Education Stipend

Comprehensive health benefits

401k match up to 7%

Qualifications

• Minimum seven years of experience in financial institutions' credit analysis.
• Self-starter with ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of new and existing issuers with ongoing analysis.
• Engage in producing timely topical research and analysis.
• Attend meetings with C-level executives for issuer discussions.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Communication skills

Financial statement analysis

Research skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in business, finance or related field

Master’s degree, actuarial, accounting or CFA

Job description

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Vice President, Global Insurance & Pension Ratings

Apply locations New York time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id REQ-051790

The Role:

Morningstar DBRS is seeking an experienced Vice President to join the Insurance & Pensions Team in our New York City office. The individual will have lead and backup analyst responsibilities on a portfolio of global life and P&C (re)insurance companies and Canadian public pension funds and assets managers. We are looking for highly motivated candidates who are self-starters, keen to learn and have a strong work ethic.

This role is based in New York City. We are operating in a hybrid environment, where are in-office 3 days/week.

Job responsibilities:

• The successful candidate will be part of an experienced and growing team of professionals responsible for analyzing global (re)insurance companies and Canadian public pension funds and asset managers
• The analyst’s primary responsibilities will be to act as a lead analyst in managing a portfolio of new and existing issuers, including ongoing analysis and surveillance, participate in rating committees and attend issuer meetings with C-level executives.
• The analyst will also engage in producing high-quality and timely topical research while keeping abreast of industry trends.

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in business, finance or a closely related field
• Master’s degree, actuarial, accounting and/or CFA designations are a plus
• Minimum of seven years of experience in financial institutions' credit analysis or directly related field
• Excellent business writing and communication skills
• Strong financial statement analytical abilities and spreadsheet skills
• Good understanding of regulatory and accounting issues
• Solid research and insightful analytical abilities, with great attention to detail and accuracy
• Self-starter and strong team player with a sense of urgency and a demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required
• Ability to develop strong relationships with clients and investors
  

Base Salary Compensation Range

$110,000-205,000 USD Annual

Bonus Target %

30% Annual

Compensation and Benefits

At Morningstar we believe people are at their best when they are at their healthiest. That’s why we champion your wellness through a wide-range of programs that support all stages of your personal and professional life. Here are some examples of the offerings we provide:

• Financial Health
  • 75% 401k match up to 7%
  • Stock Ownership Potential
  • Company provided life insurance - 1x salary + commission

• Physical Health
  • Comprehensive health benefits (medical/dental/vision) including potential premium discounts and company-provided HSA contributions (up to $500-$2,000 annually) for specific plansand coverages
  • Additional medical Wellness Incentives - up to $300-$600 annual
  • Company-provided long- and short-term disabilityinsurance

• Emotional Health
  • Trust-Based Time Off
  • 6-week Paid Sabbatical Program
  • 6-Week Paid Family Caregiving Leave
  • Competitive 8-24 Week Paid Parental Bonding Leave
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Leadership Coaching & Formal MentorshipOpportunities
  • Annual Education Stipend
  • Tuition Reimbursement

• Social Health
  • Charitable Matching Gifts program
  • Dollars for Doers volunteer program
  • Paid volunteering days
  • 15+ Employee Resource & Affinity Groups

Morningstar’s hybrid work environment gives you the opportunity to work remotely and collaborate in-person each week. While some positions are available as fully remote, we’ve found that we’re at our best when we’re purposely together on a regular basis, typically three days 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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