About the role

Morningstar DBRS’s Fundamental Ratings Team is seeking a highly motivated individual with a deep and broad interest in Asset Finance to join its team as a Senior Vice President within the Credit Practices Group. The ideal candidate will bring at least 15 years of experience, preferably with significant experience at a rating agency covering sectors within Asset Finance. In this role, the successful candidate will work closely with other members of the Credit Practices Team, as well as the various rating groups.

Key Responsibilities

- Serve as a subject‑matter expert to analytical teams covering Asset Finance (including Project Finance, PPP and Infrastructure), as well as other sectors.
- Provide guidance on complex credit issues including appropriate application of a Methodology(ies), credit implications of integral and/or regional macroeconomic conditions and sector trends.
- Participate in, and Chair Rating Committees.
- Identify cross‑sector themes, macroeconomic developments, and systemic risks affecting credit quality.
- Contribute to Morningstar DBRS thought leadership.
- Support the development, enhancement, and ongoing maintenance of Morningstar DBRS methodologies across multiple asset classes.

Requirements
- Minimum of 15 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 Asset Finance credit sectors (e.G. Project Finance, PPP and Infrastructure).
- Strong foundation in financial analysis, including both theoretical frameworks and practical application.
- Proven experience managing and mentoring analytical teams in a performance‑driven environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex analyses for senior audiences.
- Strong research and analytical capabilities, with a high level of attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines while maintaining high‑quality output.
- Proactive, collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, data science, economics, or a related discipline required;
advanced degrees (e.G.,Masters, MBA, CFA) preferred.

Compensation

Base Salary Compensation Range EUR 128, ,833.00 Bonus Target: 30% Annual

If you receive and accept an offer from us, we require that personal and any related investments be disclosed confidentially to our Compliance team. 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

📌 Senior Vice President, Credit Practices, Asset Finance (Madrid)
🏢 Morningstar Credit Ratings
📍 Madrid