Vice President, Asset Finance (Project Finance & Structured Finance)

The successful candidate will work on a variety of transactions as a lead analyst within project and infrastructure finance, including bespoke project financings (e.g. technology infrastructure, large industrial equipment leases, stadiums, etc.) and broader infrastructure mandates (PPPs, toll roads, airports, container terminals, ports, utilities). This role involves assessment of the business and project risk factors, performing financial statement analysis, using financial models, drafting rating reports and press releases, and compiling rating committee materials. The successful candidate will also manage relationships with issuers and bankers as required and ensure the provision of high‑quality and timely topical research.

Job Responsibilities

• Assess credit worthiness and maintain rating opinions of various project finance and infrastructure issuers.
• Develop a deep understanding of the methodologies and criteria for the sectors under coverage.
• Lead external meetings and internal rating committees.
• Analytically support business development initiatives.
• Contribute to the methodology development for the sector(s).
• Produce timely, high‑quality credit reports, research notes and commentaries on rated entities.
• Lead the development of innovative topical research and publication of related industry studies and commentaries.
• Build and maintain relationships with issuers and investors.
• Represent DBRS Morningstar externally at conferences, with media, and on occasion with regulators.
• Respond to inquiries from investors and media representatives.
• Contribute to the refinement of research products and rating approaches.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of applicable financial analysis experience, with specific credit experience related to Project Finance and Structured Finance.
• Degree in business, economics, engineering or a related discipline preferred.
• Strong knowledge of project finance, structured finance, and financial markets.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Solid corporate finance and financial statement analysis capabilities.
• Experience reviewing legal contracts and financial agreements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively in team environments.
• Willingness to travel as required.
• Experience in broader PPP and infrastructure industry is a plus.
• Previous rating agency experience is a plus.
• Completion of the CFA or MBA program is a plus.

Base Salary Compensation Range

GBP 93,600.00-136,533.33

Bonus Target

25% Annual

Working Conditions

Morningstar’s hybrid work environment allows collaboration in‑person each week, with a four‑day in‑office model in most locations. A range of other benefits support flexibility as needs change.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Morningstar is strongly committed to creating and preserving equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. We make all employment decisions—including recruitment, hiring, compensation, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, termination, and other personnel matters—without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship, gender identity and expression, parental status, or other legally protected characteristics or conduct.