Morningstar – Assistant Vice President – Sovereign Credit Ratings (12 month contract) – Toronto, ON

Company: Morningstar

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Fri, 18 Jul 2025 23:35:15 GMT

Job description: Morningstar DBRS’s Global Sovereign Ratings team is seeking an analyst with an interest in government finance and credit analysis, to join its team in Toronto. In this role, you will work closely with the Sector Lead and the other members of the Global Sovereign Ratings team, and the successful candidate will be responsible for the coverage of a broad group of Canadian public sector entities, such as municipalities, universities, hospitals, and other government-related entities. (This is for a 12 month contract. There may be opportunity to extend the contract or convert to a permanent position depending on business needs.)Primary Responsibilities

  • Assume coverage of existing public finance ratings, including municipal governments, universities, hospitals, and other government-related entities.
  • Perform issuer and industry research, financial statement analysis, assess issuer forecasts and management strategy to inform rating recommendations.
  • Produce timely, high-quality credit reports, press releases, and commentaries on rated entities and industry trends.
  • Interact with and maintain relationships with issuers, investors, and intermediaries.
  • Contribute to new rating assignments and to the refinement of research products and rating methodologies.
  • Adhere to rigorous regulatory requirements, including detailed record-keeping, training, and compliance with Morningstar DBRS policies and procedures.

Requirements

  • Three to five years of finance experience, with a minimum of two years in a credit or financial analysis role.
  • Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in International Affairs; Economics; Finance; Public Policy; Public Administration; or another relevant discipline.
  • Knowledge of public sector entities and of the functioning of the various levels of Canadian governments.
  • Solid research and analytical skills, with a thorough attention to detail.
  • Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
  • Self-starter and strong team player, with the ability to meet deadlines while maintaining attention to detail and producing high quality work.
  • Ability to meet deadlines while producing high quality work.

French language skills and/or completion of the CFA program would be considered definite assets.(Note: The above is for an Assistant Vice President. A more junior candidate may be considered for a Senior Analyst role, with potentially less responsibilities)About UsMorningstar 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 DBRS is the next generation of credit ratings.If you receive and accept an offer from us, we require that personal and any related investments be disclosed confidentiality to our Compliance team (days vary by region). 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 account(s) are not with an approved broker, you will be required to move your holdings to an approved broker.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.R08_DBRSLtdCanada DBRS Limited – Canada Legal Entity

Morningstar – Senior Analyst, Corporate Ratings – Diversified Industries – Toronto, ON

Company: Morningstar

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Tue, 01 Jul 2025 22:32:50 GMT

Job description: The Role:Morningstar DBRS’s Corporate Ratings Diversified Industries team is seeking an analyst with strong analytical skills and a keen desire to learn. In this role, you will collaborate closely with seasoned senior analysts and participate in all aspects of the credit ratings process for corporate borrowers across a range of industries. These industries are covered under our Global Methodology for Rating Companies in Services Industries and Global Methodology for Rating Companies in Manufacturing and Production Industries, with borrowers domiciled in Canada, the United States, and other international markets.This position is based in our Toronto Canada office.Key Responsibilities:

  • Model and analyze historic and forecast financials for issuers in the Diversified Industries
  • Assess issuer’s business and industry risk, including ESG risks
  • Assist with the review of debt and other legal documents and evaluating corporate structures
  • Actively participate and present at rating committee
  • Draft and organize rating committee packages
  • Produce credit rating reports, press releases, research notes and industry studies
  • Attend discussions with capital market participants, including investors and issuer’s executive management teams
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory and company policies and procedures

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, or other relevant discipline. Completion or partial completion of a professional designation, such as the CFA or CPA, viewed as an asset
  • 2 to 4 years of relevant experience in capital markets, with preference for experience in fundamental credit analysis
  • Very strong understanding of financial statement dynamics and accounting concepts, including U.S. GAAP and IFRS accounting rules
  • Exceptional quantitative and analytical skills, with a high attention to detail.
  • Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and time-management skills.
  • Strong inter-personal skills with a drive to make a meaningful contribution towards the team’s success
  • Highly skilled in the use of Microsoft Excel, Word and Power Point

About UsMorningstar 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 DBRS is the next generation of credit ratings.If you receive and accept an offer from us, we require that personal and any related investments be disclosed confidentiality to our Compliance team (days vary by region). 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 account(s) are not with an approved broker, you will be required to move your holdings to an approved broker.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.R08_DBRSLtdCanada DBRS Limited – Canada Legal Entity

DBRS Morningstar – Senior Analyst, Corporate Ratings – Diversified Industries – Toronto, ON

Company: DBRS Morningstar

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Wed, 02 Jul 2025 06:22:27 GMT

Job description: The Role:Morningstar DBRS’s Corporate Ratings Diversified Industries team is seeking an analyst with strong analytical skills and a keen desire to learn. In this role, you will collaborate closely with seasoned senior analysts and participate in all aspects of the credit ratings process for corporate borrowers across a range of industries. These industries are covered under our Global Methodology for Rating Companies in Services Industries and Global Methodology for Rating Companies in Manufacturing and Production Industries, with borrowers domiciled in Canada, the United States, and other international markets.This position is based in our Toronto Canada office.Key Responsibilities:

  • Model and analyze historic and forecast financials for issuers in the Diversified Industries
  • Assess issuer’s business and industry risk, including ESG risks
  • Assist with the review of debt and other legal documents and evaluating corporate structures
  • Actively participate and present at rating committee
  • Draft and organize rating committee packages
  • Produce credit rating reports, press releases, research notes and industry studies
  • Attend discussions with capital market participants, including investors and issuer’s executive management teams
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory and company policies and procedures

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, or other relevant discipline. Completion or partial completion of a professional designation, such as the CFA or CPA, viewed as an asset
  • 2 to 4 years of relevant experience in capital markets, with preference for experience in fundamental credit analysis
  • Very strong understanding of financial statement dynamics and accounting concepts, including U.S. GAAP and IFRS accounting rules
  • Exceptional quantitative and analytical skills, with a high attention to detail.
  • Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and time-management skills.
  • Strong inter-personal skills with a drive to make a meaningful contribution towards the team’s success
  • Highly skilled in the use of Microsoft Excel, Word and Power Point

About UsMorningstar 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 DBRS is the next generation of credit ratings.If you receive and accept an offer from us, we require that personal and any related investments be disclosed confidentiality to our Compliance team (days vary by region). 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 account(s) are not with an approved broker, you will be required to move your holdings to an approved broker.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.R08_DBRSLtdCanada DBRS Limited – Canada Legal Entity

DBRS Morningstar – Assistant Vice President, Credit Ratings – Project & Infrastructure Finance – Toronto, ON

Company: DBRS Morningstar

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Thu, 12 Jun 2025 22:26:59 GMT

Job description: The Global Project Finance & Infrastructure Finance team is seeking a highly motivated individual, preferably with five to seven years of experience as a credit analyst with a background in project and infrastructure finance, to join its team of analysts in Toronto as an Assistant Vice President. Working closely with members of the team in New York and Toronto, the successful candidate will largely be responsible for supporting the Canadian based portfolio, which includes performing financial statement analysis, using financial models, drafting rating reports, compiling rating committee materials and having a well-developed understanding of the overall credit analysis process.About the RoleThe successful Candidate will work on a variety of transactions as a rating analyst, performing lead and supporting analyst responsibilities within project and infrastructure finance, including power and renewable energy (e.g. natural gas, wind, solar, hydro generation), digital infrastructure (e.g. data centers, telecommunications cell towers, fiber networks) and broader infrastructure assets (PPPs, toll roads, airports, ports and stadiums). The role involves performing contract documentation review, financial statement analysis, using financial models, drafting rating reports and press releases, compiling rating committee materials and publishing high quality and timely topical research.Responsibilities

  • Assist with covering the existing North American ratings portfolio as a rating analyst.
  • Attend issuer and investor meetings with the Sector Lead(s) in Project Finance and Infrastructure Finance and other lead analysts to gain exposure to the ratings portfolio and the analytical approach.
  • Build on existing knowledge of the industry and further expand the network.
  • Initially contribute to new rating assignments as a rating analyst supporting lead analysts and eventually act as a lead analyst on a variety of assets classes within the sector.
  • Produce timely, high-quality credit reports, research notes and commentaries on rated entities.
  • Manage extensive spreadsheets on rated entities.
  • Contribute to the development and maintenance of relationships with fixed-income investors.
  • Analytically support business development initiatives.
  • Contribute to the refinement of methodologies, research products and rating approaches.
  • Support the team on the delivery of timely and innovative topical research.

Qualifications

  • Five to seven years of experience as a financial analyst (preferably in credit), with a minimum of two years experience related to Project and Infrastructure Finance.
  • Degree in business, economics, commerce, engineering or a related discipline.
  • Solid research, analytical and financial modelling skills, with a high attention to detail.
  • Experience in reviewing financing agreements and legal contracts from a credit point of view.
  • Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
  • Self-starter and strong team player and a demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Completion of, or demonstrated progress towards the CFA program is preferred.
  • Experience in public-private partnerships and/or diversified industries (i.e. utilities, Independent Power Producers) is an asset.
  • Previous rating agency experience is an asset.

About UsMorningstar 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 DBRS is the next generation of credit ratings.If you receive and accept an offer from us, we require that personal and any related investments be disclosed confidentiality to our Compliance team (days vary by region). 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 account(s) are not with an approved broker, you will be required to move your holdings to an approved broker.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.R08_DBRSLtdCanada DBRS Limited – Canada Legal Entity

Morningstar – Assistant Vice President, Credit Ratings – Project & Infrastructure Finance – Toronto, ON

Company: Morningstar

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Fri, 13 Jun 2025 03:31:20 GMT

Job description: The Global Project Finance & Infrastructure Finance team is seeking a highly motivated individual, preferably with five to seven years of experience as a credit analyst with a background in project and infrastructure finance, to join its team of analysts in Toronto as an Assistant Vice President. Working closely with members of the team in New York and Toronto, the successful candidate will largely be responsible for supporting the Canadian based portfolio, which includes performing financial statement analysis, using financial models, drafting rating reports, compiling rating committee materials and having a well-developed understanding of the overall credit analysis process.About the RoleThe successful Candidate will work on a variety of transactions as a rating analyst, performing lead and supporting analyst responsibilities within project and infrastructure finance, including power and renewable energy (e.g. natural gas, wind, solar, hydro generation), digital infrastructure (e.g. data centers, telecommunications cell towers, fiber networks) and broader infrastructure assets (PPPs, toll roads, airports, ports and stadiums). The role involves performing contract documentation review, financial statement analysis, using financial models, drafting rating reports and press releases, compiling rating committee materials and publishing high quality and timely topical research.Responsibilities

  • Assist with covering the existing North American ratings portfolio as a rating analyst.
  • Attend issuer and investor meetings with the Sector Lead(s) in Project Finance and Infrastructure Finance and other lead analysts to gain exposure to the ratings portfolio and the analytical approach.
  • Build on existing knowledge of the industry and further expand the network.
  • Initially contribute to new rating assignments as a rating analyst supporting lead analysts and eventually act as a lead analyst on a variety of assets classes within the sector.
  • Produce timely, high-quality credit reports, research notes and commentaries on rated entities.
  • Manage extensive spreadsheets on rated entities.
  • Contribute to the development and maintenance of relationships with fixed-income investors.
  • Analytically support business development initiatives.
  • Contribute to the refinement of methodologies, research products and rating approaches.
  • Support the team on the delivery of timely and innovative topical research.

Qualifications

  • Five to seven years of experience as a financial analyst (preferably in credit), with a minimum of two years experience related to Project and Infrastructure Finance.
  • Degree in business, economics, commerce, engineering or a related discipline.
  • Solid research, analytical and financial modelling skills, with a high attention to detail.
  • Experience in reviewing financing agreements and legal contracts from a credit point of view.
  • Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
  • Self-starter and strong team player and a demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Completion of, or demonstrated progress towards the CFA program is preferred.
  • Experience in public-private partnerships and/or diversified industries (i.e. utilities, Independent Power Producers) is an asset.
  • Previous rating agency experience is an asset.

About UsMorningstar 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 DBRS is the next generation of credit ratings.If you receive and accept an offer from us, we require that personal and any related investments be disclosed confidentiality to our Compliance team (days vary by region). 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 account(s) are not with an approved broker, you will be required to move your holdings to an approved broker.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.R08_DBRSLtdCanada DBRS Limited – Canada Legal Entity

DBRS Morningstar – Credit Products, Data Governance Analyst – Toronto, ON

Company: DBRS Morningstar

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Fri, 13 Jun 2025 07:46:28 GMT

Job description: About Us: Morningstar DBRS is a leading provider of independent rating services and opinions for corporate and sovereign entities, financial institutions, and structured finance instruments globally. Currently with 700 employees in eight offices globally. Formed through the July 2019 acquisition of DBRS by Morningstar, Inc., the ratings business is the fourth-largest provider of credit ratings in the world.Morningstar DBRS is committed to empowering investor success, serving the market through leading-edge technology and raising the bar for the industry. Morningstar DBRS is a market leader in Canada, the U.S. and Europe in multiple asset classes.Morningstar DBRS rates more than 4,000 issuers and 60,000 securities worldwide and is driven to bringing more clarity, diversity of opinion, and responsiveness to the ratings process. Morningstar DBRS approach and size provide the agility to respond to customers’ needs, while being large enough to provide the necessary expertise and resources.Visit: to learn more.About the Role: Morningstar DBRS is seeking a Data Governance Analyst to join the Credit Operations Data Products Team. The Data Governance Analyst will be responsible for leading high-profile data quality improvement initiatives working across the organization partnering with Business Development, Data Management, Product Management, and Technology. This role includes ownership of key initiatives within the broader data governance scope and offers the opportunity to develop controls and drive change. In this role, you will be asked to analyze large data sets to identify gaps, inaccuracies, or other data issues. You’ll have the opportunity to be responsible for partnering with various teams to improve processes and systems/products. This is a high-visibility position with opportunities to engage with senior leaders and influence data-related decisions across the organization.This position is based in our Toronto office. We follow a hybrid policy of 3 days onsite and 2 days remote work.Responsibilities:

  • Primary point of contact for resolving/tackling data inconsistencies and data maintenance questions
  • Review data requirements for new initiatives and review any data backfill to ensure data integrity and consistency
  • Organize data validation in current systems either working independently or leveraging available resources across teams
  • Provide support for external data feeds with client issue resolution
  • Work on data projects to streamline current data processes
  • Create proposals for new data hierarchies for related issuers then drive implementation and adoption
  • Proactively monitor data accuracy dashboards and sample query databases to identify and address any discrepancies with appropriate teams
  • Perform data validation in regulatory reports

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Data Science or Management Studies
  • 3-4 years of Relevant Financial Data experience, experience at a rating agency is a plus
  • Proficient in using data collection and analytical tools
  • Experience working with large data sets
  • Exposure to database management
  • Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Excellent troubleshooting skills
  • Highly motivated, self-starter who is keen to learn, has a positive attitude and a strong work ethic
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks at the same time and deliver results in a timely manner
  • Ability to participate/ contribute as a team player

Recommended Skillsets:

  • Experience working with SQL (MS SQL Server)
  • Experience with Bloomberg and/or Refinitiv Eikon
  • Knowledge of fixed income or capital markets
  • Experience with Python
  • Familiarity with Data Governance best practices

About UsMorningstar 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 DBRS is the next generation of credit ratings.If you receive and accept an offer from us, we require that personal and any related investments be disclosed confidentiality to our Compliance team (days vary by region). 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 account(s) are not with an approved broker, you will be required to move your holdings to an approved broker.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.R08_DBRSLtdCanada DBRS Limited – Canada Legal Entity

Morningstar – Lead Software Engineer – Toronto, ON

Company: Morningstar

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Thu, 29 May 2025 01:55:50 GMT

Job description: About the RoleAt Morningstar, helping investors is what brings us together and drives our work. We are looking for a lead software engineer who specializes in Java and the JVM platform to join our team, grow with us, introduce us to new ideas and develop products that empower our users. You will have product ownership and responsibility for ensuring process and quality adherence through peer reviews, code reviews, test coverage and ensuring best practices. You will act as the software guardian, owning non-functional requirements, architectural direction, and the quality of the code while addressing technical debt. Every day, you’ll work with team members across disciplines developing products for investors. You’ll interact daily with our product managers to understand our domain and create technical solutions that push us forward. We want to work with other engineers who bring knowledge and excitement about our opportunities.This position is based in our Toronto office. We follow a hybrid policy of 3 days onsite and 2 days remote work.Job Responsibilities:

  • Build well designed, well-engineered, stable, scalable products across a variety of markets
  • Develop highly scalable Java based API’s using REST principles.
  • Implement SQL based data analytics solutions.
  • Enforce good Agile practices (using JIRA) including test-driven development and continuous integration.
  • Apply DevOps practices in area of continuous and automated deployment.
  • Analyze and remediate production and/or performance issues, and build instrumentation and operational readiness into the systems architecture.
  • Solve investors’ problems with technology, understanding market chaos at work and crafting technically appropriate interactive experiences to communicate effectively with individual investors.
  • Be passionate about quality, process, programming, and investing in general, seeing opportunities for improvement, seizing them, and then sharing your findings with others.
  • Take ownership of the success of the team with a “gets things done” attitude; the ability to understand and leverage new technologies, potentially wearing many hats including business analyst, DBA, QA, and project manager.

Qualifications:

  • A bachelor’s in Computer Science or related.
  • At least 8 year of object-oriented experience (preferred Java) in a commercial application or commercial service environment.
  • Experience with SQL and No-SQL databases
  • Experience with AWS.
  • Experience scaling web-based software applications and services to 100M monthly requests.
  • Experience with functional programming concepts & reactive design.
  • Experience with Agile methodology and tools like JIRA.
  • An understanding of how to protect web applications from common security vulnerabilities.
  • Be organized and able to remain productive even when you have multiple deliver.

Morningstar’s hybrid work environment gives you the opportunity to work remotely and collaborate in-person each week. We’ve found that we’re at our best when we’re purposely together on a regular basis, at least 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.100_MstarResCanad Morningstar Research, Inc. (Canada) Legal Entity

Morningstar – Vice President, Global Insurance & Pension Ratings – Toronto, ON

Company: Morningstar

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Fri, 30 May 2025 00:35:37 GMT

Job description: The Role:Morningstar DBRS is seeking an experienced Vice President to join the Insurance & Pensions Team in Toronto. The individual will have lead and backup analyst responsibilities on a portfolio of global life and P&C (re)insurance companies and Canadian public pension funds and assets managers. We are looking for highly motivated candidates who are self-starters, keen to learn and have a strong work ethic.Job responsibilities:

  • The successful candidate will be part of an experienced and growing team of professionals responsible for analyzing global (re)insurance companies and Canadian public pension funds and asset managers
  • The analyst’s primary responsibilities will be to act as a lead analyst in managing a portfolio of new and existing issuers, including ongoing analysis and surveillance, participate in rating committees and attend issuer meetings with C-level executives.
  • The analyst will also engage in producing high-quality and timely topical research while keeping abreast of industry trends.

Qualifications:

  • Undergraduate degree in business, finance or a closely related field
  • Master’s degree, actuarial, accounting and/or CFA designations are a plus
  • Minimum of seven years of experience in financial institutions’ credit analysis or directly related field
  • Excellent business writing and communication skills
  • Strong financial statement analytical abilities and spreadsheet skills
  • Good understanding of regulatory and accounting issues
  • Solid research and insightful analytical abilities, with great attention to detail and accuracy
  • Self-starter and strong team player with a sense of urgency and a demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required
  • Ability to develop strong relationships with clients and investors

About UsMorningstar 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 DBRS is the next generation of credit ratings.If you receive and accept an offer from us, we require that personal and any related investments be disclosed confidentiality to our Compliance team (days vary by region). 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 account(s) are not with an approved broker, you will be required to move your holdings to an approved broker.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.R08_DBRSLtdCanada DBRS Limited – Canada Legal Entity

DBRS Morningstar – Vice President, Global Insurance & Pension Ratings – Toronto, ON

Company: DBRS Morningstar

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Fri, 30 May 2025 05:08:41 GMT

Job description: The Role:Morningstar DBRS is seeking an experienced Vice President to join the Insurance & Pensions Team in Toronto. The individual will have lead and backup analyst responsibilities on a portfolio of global life and P&C (re)insurance companies and Canadian public pension funds and assets managers. We are looking for highly motivated candidates who are self-starters, keen to learn and have a strong work ethic.Job responsibilities:

  • The successful candidate will be part of an experienced and growing team of professionals responsible for analyzing global (re)insurance companies and Canadian public pension funds and asset managers
  • The analyst’s primary responsibilities will be to act as a lead analyst in managing a portfolio of new and existing issuers, including ongoing analysis and surveillance, participate in rating committees and attend issuer meetings with C-level executives.
  • The analyst will also engage in producing high-quality and timely topical research while keeping abreast of industry trends.

Qualifications:

  • Undergraduate degree in business, finance or a closely related field
  • Master’s degree, actuarial, accounting and/or CFA designations are a plus
  • Minimum of seven years of experience in financial institutions’ credit analysis or directly related field
  • Excellent business writing and communication skills
  • Strong financial statement analytical abilities and spreadsheet skills
  • Good understanding of regulatory and accounting issues
  • Solid research and insightful analytical abilities, with great attention to detail and accuracy
  • Self-starter and strong team player with a sense of urgency and a demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required
  • Ability to develop strong relationships with clients and investors

About UsMorningstar 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 DBRS is the next generation of credit ratings.If you receive and accept an offer from us, we require that personal and any related investments be disclosed confidentiality to our Compliance team (days vary by region). 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 account(s) are not with an approved broker, you will be required to move your holdings to an approved broker.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.R08_DBRSLtdCanada DBRS Limited – Canada Legal Entity

DBRS Morningstar – Assistant Vice President, Private Credit – Toronto, ON

Company: DBRS Morningstar

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Fri, 11 Apr 2025 05:47:23 GMT

Job description: The Role:Morningstar DBRS’ Private Credit team is seeking a highly motivated individual with four to five years of experience in corporate credit analysis, preferably with high-yield issuers, and strong analytical and interpersonal skills to join its team as an Assistant Vice President. Working closely with the team leader, the successful candidate will be responsible for assessing the creditworthiness of small to medium-sized, highly leveraged companies involved in various corporate sectors. The successful candidate will also interact with various participants in the private capital markets and research broader topics.This role is based in our Toronto office. We are operating in a hybrid work environment, where we are in-office 3 days/week.Responsibilities:

  • Assume surveillance coverage of a portfolio of small to medium-sized companies with high leverage
  • Perform fundamental financial analysis and prepare rating committee packages
  • Lead rating committee discussions
  • Build and maintain relationships with market participants, such as lenders, investors and bankers
  • Organize and track a large portfolio of credits and help refine work processes
  • Build and update related databases as required
  • Produce timely, high-quality and insightful credit analysis and research

Qualifications:

  • Four to five years of experience in credit analysis or corporate lending
  • Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics or another relevant discipline. Completion of the CFA program is preferred
  • Excellent knowledge of credit analysis and capital markets, preferably combined to a sound understanding of high-yield/middle-market credits
  • Familiarity with the legal documentation associated with corporate debt issuance
  • Strong analytical skills with thorough knowledge of financial statements
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Self-starter and team player with demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment

About UsMorningstar 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 DBRS is the next generation of credit ratings.If you receive and accept an offer from us, we require that personal and any related investments be disclosed confidentiality to our Compliance team (days vary by region). 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 account(s) are not with an approved broker, you will be required to move your holdings to an approved broker.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.R08_DBRSLtdCanada DBRS Limited – Canada Legal Entity