Senior Vice President - Project Finance

About the role

Morningstar DBRS is seeking an experienced individual with 10+ years of experience in credit analysis to join its Project Finance team based in New York. Reporting to the Managing Director, Energy & Natural Resources and US Asset Finance, the successful candidate will manage a growing portfolio of U.S. based projects, working closely with members of the team on a broad range of assets classes within project finance and infrastructure finance.

Responsibilities

• Assess credit worthiness and maintain rating opinions of various issuers.
• Develop a deep understanding of the methodologies and criteria for the sector.
• 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.
• Lead external meetings and internal rating committees.
• Respond to inquiries from investors and media representatives.
• Analytically support business development initiatives.
• Lead the refinement of research products and rating approaches.
• Mentor and coach junior analysts.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of applicable financial analysis experience, with specific credit experience related to Project Finance.
• Experience from other ratings agencies, Infrastructure Advisory, Bank Project Finance Credit Teams or Buyside Credit strongly preferred.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to develop, coach and manage a team.
• Degree in business, economics, engineering or a related discipline preferred.
• Solid power sector, infrastructure and financial markets knowledge.
• Strong research skills and focus on detail.
• Strong corporate finance and financial statement analytical abilities.
• Experience in legal review of contracts and financial agreements.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Strong team player with demonstrated ability to work interactively in a team environment.
• Experience in broader PPP and infrastructure industry in the U.S is a strong asset.
• Previous rating agency experience is a strong asset.
• Completion of the CFA or MBA program is an asset.
• Willingness to travel as required.