Vice President, Business Development, European Structured Credit in City of London

As a member of the European Business Development team in London, the Vice President will further develop our European structured credit and middle market corporate ratings business. A measure of success for this role will be the expansion of relationships with asset managers, issuers, arrangers, and direct lenders, ultimately increasing market demand for Morningstar DBRS ratings. The ideal candidate will understand public and private credit markets, ranging from direct lending to CLOs and fund debt issuance. This role reports to the Managing Director of Business Development for European Structured Finance and is based in our London office.

• Expand ratings coverage and grow revenues in structured credit, fund finance and private credit sectors
• Proven track record of building and maintaining relationships with public and private European capital market participants
• Monitor key metrics and communicate results as appropriate to senior executives
• Identify opportunities for new product development
• Work across internal groups including finance, marketing, and customer services as necessary
• Coordinate with marketing team on promotion of DBRS Morningstar at industry conferences

• 7-10 years of experience at an asset manager, bank or rating agency
• University degree in a related field
• Solid understanding of debt capital markets instruments, structured finance market dynamics and credit rating agencies
• Strong client service and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Ability to multi-task and work independently
• Team player with demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient skill with Salesforce, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Word

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’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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