Credit Analyst, Public Finance / Corporates

The Team: Morningstar DBRS - Credit Operations Mumbai Analytics
The Group: Morningstar DBRS (MDBRS) is a global credit ratings business with about 800 employees in eight offices globally. Formed through the acquisition of DBRS by Morningstar, Inc., the credit 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 bring more clarity, diversity, and responsiveness to the ratings process. Visit: https://dbrs.morningstar.com/about to learn more.
Credit Operations Mumbai Analytics team enables and supports the efficient and effective delivery of credit ratings/information to the market with its specialized skills and assets, consistent frameworks, and economies of scale. We collaborate with MDBRS global stakeholders to build creative, impactful solutions and offer services for the business and the market.
The Role: Morningstar DBRS's Sovereign team is looking for a motivated individual with good analytical skills and a desire to learn. This role will provide unique opportunities for learning key aspects of the credit ratings process including in-depth fundamental analysis of government finance in support of analysts based in North America & Europe. You will be responsible for supporting the global sovereign team with coverage of a broad group of sovereign ratings and other regional and local government ratings. The Analyst will be expected to acquire a broad understanding of sovereign and public finance rating methodologies and related criteria. This position is based in our Navi Mumbai office.
Key Responsibilities:

• Develop an understanding of and build proficiency in credit analysis
• Provide support to global analytical teams in monitoring news, announcements, or other material events impacting credits
• Populate and maintain spreadsheets with economic and financial data on national, regional and local governments, in addition to non-profits and public sector enterprises
• Support analytical research by undertaking data investigations and other basic research activities under the guidance of senior analyst
• Assist in the preparation of rating committee materials, including ensuring that all documentation required for rating processes have been received from clients
• Help lead analysts to adhere to rigorous regulatory requirements, including detailed record-keeping
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and company policies and procedures

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's or Postgraduate degree in International Affairs/ Economics/ Finance/ Public Policy/ Public Administration, or another relevant discipline or any such equivalent qualification
• Strong interest in country analysis including macroeconomics, monetary and fiscal politics and foreign policy
• Minimum of 1-2 years of relevant experience in an analytical role in public policy or the financial services industry is preferred
• Good understanding of core finance and accounting concepts
• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP/ GASB and/ or IFRS/IPSAS accounting rules is strongly desired
• Robust quantitative and analytical skills supported by strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Fluent in English, with good verbal and written communication skills
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Power Point
• 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
• Good inter-personal skills and ability to participate/ contribute as a team player

Morningstar DBRS is an equal opportunity employer.
Hybrid model - partial work from home option where employee will from Morningstar's Navi Mumbai offices 3 days a week (subject to change as per organizational directive).
About Us
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 DBRS is the next generation of credit ratings.
If you received 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.