Junior Analyst, Credit Ratings
The Team: DBRS Morningstar`s structured credit ratings and research subsidiary is a Nationally Recognized Statistical Ratings Organization (NRSRO) that has earned a reputation for innovation and excellence in the structured finance market. This group aims to increase market transparency and provides the highest quality ratings through securities research, monitoring services, data, and technology solutions.
The Role: As a Junior Analyst, you will assist on document retention, downloading of reports, collating data points, assist with any projects/initiatives, as needed. With some seasoning, you also will be expected to conduct thorough quantitative and qualitative study on the underlying loans that are collateralize by asset backed securities (ABS) on the Canadian side. Knowledge on VBA/SQL/Python is a plus.
Responsibilities
+ Collect, organize, and analyze data from internal and external sources to create performance analytical report.
+ Maintain regular and open communication with the operations team and technology team about assigned tasks, priorities.
+Have a mindset to bring about process efficiencies and ideate automations
+Take ownership of the tasks with focus on quality and accuracy of the deliverables
+Demonstrate strong learning curve
Requirements
+ A bachelor/master's degree required; CFA preferred.
+ 0-2 years of relevant financial data experience. Knowledge on Structured Finance at a rating agency is a plus on the Canadian side.
+ High level of proficiency and comfort with working on Microsoft Excel. Knowledge on VBA/ SQL/Python is a plus
+ Excellent writing, communication, and quantitative/analytical skills.
+ Creative thinker who is adept at taking an analytical approach to problem solving.
Morningstar is an equal opportunity employer.
About Us
DBRS Morningstar is a global credit ratings business, currently with 700 employees in eight offices globally. Formed through the July 2019 acquisition of DBRS by Morningstar, Inc., the ratings business is the fourth-largest provider of credit ratings in the world.
DBRS Morningstar is committed to empowering investor success, serving the market through leading-edge technology and raising the bar for the industry. DBRS Morningstar is a market leader in Canada, the U.S. and Europe in multiple asset classes.
DBRS Morningstar rates more than 2,600 issuers and 54,000 securities worldwide and is driven to bringing more clarity, diversity of opinion, and responsiveness to the ratings process. DBRS Morningstar's approach and size provide the agility to respond to customers' needs, while being large enough to provide the necessary expertise and resources.
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