Canadian Structured Finance Ratings, Analyst/Senior Analyst – Toronto
Morningstar DBRS is seeking a highly motivated individual to join its Canadian Structured Finance Ratings team in Toronto as an Analyst or Senior Analyst. Working closely with the members of the team, the successful candidate will assist with the analysis and modeling of structured finance transactions in different asset classes. This position reports to the Senior Vice President, Sector Lead, Canadian Structured Finance Ratings.
Job Responsibilities:
- Develop in-depth knowledge of various asset classes in securitization including residential mortgages and credit cards.
- Perform analysis for structured finance transactions including analysis of collateral and deal structure.
- Assist in reviewing and maintaining ratings on a portfolio of Canadian securitization transactions.
- Prepare rating committee presentations and present analysis and recommendations to rating committee.
- Assist with production of timely, high-quality rating reports, industry studies and commentaries.
- Develop, update and/or maintain complex financial models, cash-flow engines and other analytical tools.
- Build and maintain relationships with clients and investors.
Qualifications:
- University degree in finance, math, accounting, business, economics or a related field.
- Experience in the financial services industry.
- Demonstrated analytical abilities, with a high attention to detail.
- High degree of proficiency in Excel.
- Basic financial statement analytical abilities.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).
- Self-starter and strong team player, with a sense of urgency and a demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Nice to have:
- CFA or accounting designation (enrolment or completion).
- Experience in securitization.
- Basic knowledge of VBA and programming skills.
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