Vice President, Asset Backed Securities - Commercial, Esoteric & New Assets (Commercial ABS)

Location: New York, New York, United States; hybrid work with four days in-office each week.

Base salary: $113,308.00–$178,794.66 annually; 30% annual incentive target.

Company

hirify.global DBRS provides independent credit ratings and opinions for corporate and sovereign entities, financial institutions, and project and structured finance instruments.

What you will do

• Lead ratings analysis or support deal teams on U.S. ABS transactions and present analyses and recommendations to rating committees.
• Analyze collateral, obligors, historical performance, cash flows, transaction structures, operational risks, counterparty risks, and legal documents.
• Discuss rating methodologies and analytical considerations with bankers, issuers, investors, legal counsel, and other external contacts.
• Work with cash flow modeling teams to run stress scenarios and prepare rating committee materials.
• Prepare pre-sale reports, rating reports, press releases, regulatory disclosures, and research; participate in webinars and industry meetings.
• Monitor existing ratings with the ABS Surveillance team, coordinate with other teams, follow regulatory procedures, and mentor junior analysts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, math, economics, computer science, engineering, or another related field.
• 7+ years of experience in structured finance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office programs.
• Strong understanding of credit and legal aspects of structured finance transactions in the asset-backed product area.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills, high attention to detail, and excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment; self-starter and team player.
• Personable, eager to learn, organized, deadline-driven, and systems-oriented.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in finance, math, economics, computer science, or another related field.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid collaboration model with regular in-person work.
• 401(k) match up to 6% of salary and potential stock ownership.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, HSA contributions, wellness incentives, and disability insurance.
• Trust-based time off, paid sabbatical, family caregiving and parental leave, and adoption assistance.
• Leadership coaching, formal mentorship, tuition reimbursement, and a $1,000 annual flex stipend.
• Charitable matching, paid volunteering days, and employee resource and affinity groups.