Senior Vice President, Fundamental Credit Practices

About the role

Morningstar DBRS’s Fundamental Credit Practices Group is seeking a highly motivated individual with a deep and broad interest in credit methodology development to join its team as a Senior Vice President.

The adecuado candidate will bring at least 10 years of experience as a lead analyst covering a range of fundamental credit sectors.

In this role, the successful candidate will partner closely with the Head of the Fundamental Methodology Development Group, as well as other team members and the various rating groups. Responsibilities will include refining and developing fundamental methodologies, including those covering corporate, financial, and public finance sectors.

Key Responsibilities
- Lead or contribute to the development or refinement of credit rating methodologies, establishing analytical standards.
- Lead or oversee the background research (quantitative and qualitative) supporting the methodology development work.




- Interact with and maintain relationships with the heads of the various rating teams to ensure transparency on project progress and needs, and identify opportunities to enhance and/or develop methodologies.
- Contribute to the development of analytical tools used in credit analysis, and methodology development and application.
- Oversee the work of junior analysts; help train and mentor less experienced team members.
- Manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, while maintaining attention to detail and analytical integrity.
- Adhere to rigorous regulatory requirements, including detailed record-keeping, training, and compliance with Morningstar DBRS policies and procedures.

Requirements
- Minimum of 10 years of fundamental credit experience, with substantial exposure at a rating agency, lending institution, private credit platform, or a comparable organization.
- Demonstrated depth of experience in some fundamental credit sectors (e.g., corporates, financials, proje

📌 Senior Vice President, Fundamental Credit Practices (Madrid)
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📍 Madrid