Vice President, Global Business Development - US Structured & Private Credit

About the role

Morningstar DBRS is seeking a Vice President to help grow the structured credit business across CLOs, leveraged loans, and fund finance. The role sits within the Global Business Development team and focuses on building relationships with asset managers, lenders, arrangers, issuers, and investors across the market. The successful candidate combines market knowledge with a commercial mindset, creates opportunities, builds new connections, and expands Morningstar DBRS's presence.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with asset managers, issuers, lenders, arrangers, and investors across the structured credit market.
• Support business development efforts across CLOs, leveraged loans, and fund finance.
• Identify new opportunities to expand Morningstar DBRS's market presence and ratings activity.
• Represent Morningstar DBRS in client meetings, industry conferences, and market events.
• Partner with analytical, marketing, and leadership teams to support commercial objectives and client engagement.
• Stay informed on market developments and industry trends impacting structured credit.

Requirements

• Experience in structured credit, structured finance, leveraged finance, fund finance, banking, ratings, or a related capital markets environment.
• Understanding of credit markets and the participants that operate within them.
• Strong relationship‑building and communication skills.
• A commercial mindset with the ability to develop business opportunities through existing networks and proactive outreach.
• Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders across financial institutions and asset managers.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.

Compensation

• Base salary range: $112,280.70 – $175,906.43.
• Incentive target: 40% of base salary.

Benefits

• Financial health: 100% 401(k) match up to 6% of salary, stock ownership potential, company‑provided life insurance (1× salary + commission).
• Physical health: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits; premium discounts; company‑provided HSA contributions (up to $500‑$2,000 annually); additional medical wellness incentives ($300‑$600 annually); long‑ and short‑term disability insurance.
• Emotional health: Trust‑based time off, 6‑week paid sabbatical, 6‑week paid family caregiving leave, competitive 8‑24 week paid parental leave, adoption assistance.
• Leadership development: Coaching, formal mentorship, annual $1,000 flex stipend for education & well‑being, tuition reimbursement.
• Social health: Charitable matching gifts, “Dollars for Doers” volunteer program, paid volunteering days, 15+ employee resource and affinity groups.

Work Schedule

Morningstar offers a hybrid work environment, typically four days in‑office each week, with tools and resources to collaborate globally.