Analyst, Structured Finance Data Analytics

The Group

Morningstar DBRS Structured Finance Analytics (SFA) supports Global Structured Finance (GSF). Its Data Analytics team is responsible for supporting the delivery of analytical content to GSF rating teams operating in North America and Europe.

The Role

To further support strategic pan-GSF initiatives, the Data Analytics team is looking for an analyst to support the testing and delivery of complex data projects that support the team’s goals of enhancing analytical competencies, promoting common efficient data processes and strengthening GSF’s alignment with Credit Operations.

These initiatives primarily involve assessing and exploring existing data sources within Morningstar DBRS’s Credit Data Lake, supporting their integration to a Morningstar DBRS data warehouse (Credit Data Hub), developing a common or tailored presentation layer using Tableau and formulating a post-implementation support framework for applicable business processes.

This analytical role requires a balance of credit rating experience, stakeholder engagement, written and verbal skills, a focus on quality assurance alongside a forward-thinking technical mindset. This role will provide exposure to multiple asset classes in multiple jurisdictions as well as opportunities to work with Credit Operations and Credit Technology to design, prioritize and manage approved workstreams.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the delivery and implementation of strategic data analytics initiatives as described above.

• Act as a point of contact between the Data Analytics team and Credit Operations.

• Act as a point of contact between the Data Analytics team and GSF rating teams.

• Contribute to the development of data analytics governance (e.g., analytical process flows, change management, data analytics documentation, data dictionaries).

• Support other SFA teams with associated data pipelines and data governance, as required.

• Ensure compliance with all applicable policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, mathematics, engineering, economics, or a similar quantitative discipline.

• An understanding of credit ratings, ideally with operational experience of working with structured finance data.

• Software development experience with exposure to Athena and Tableau. Experience using SQL and knowledge of Python considered positively.

• A good listener, able to translate stakeholder requirements to precise, clear technical specifications.

• A passion for high quality analysis and an interest in creating standardized, efficient processes using data visualization software.

• A creative thinker who is adept at taking an analytical approach to problem solving.

• Good inter-personal skills with the ability to contribute to strategic deliverables allocated to the team.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Highly motivated, self-starter with a positive attitude to strategic GSF wide process change and improvements.

We are not considering candidates who require sponsorship now or in the future

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.

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 plans and coverages
  • Additional medical Wellness Incentives - up to $300-$600 annual
  • Company-provided long- and short-term disability insurance

• 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 Mentorship Opportunities
  • Annual Education Stipend
  • Tuition Reimbursement

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

Base Salary Compensation Range

$65,000.00 - 87,000.00 USD Annual

Total Cash Compensation Range

$71,500.00 - 96,000.00 USD Annual

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 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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