Assistant Vice President, Private Corporate Credit

Location: Toronto, Canada; hybrid work with four days in-office each week in most locations.

Base salary: $82,000.00–120,000.00 annually; incentive target: 20% annually.

Company

hirify.global DBRS provides credit opinions and research supporting investment and lending decisions across corporate credit markets.

What you will do

• Lead ongoing credit surveillance for a portfolio of small to medium-sized, highly leveraged companies across multiple industries.
• Conduct fundamental credit analysis covering financial statements, cash flow, leverage, financial performance, and key credit risks.
• Prepare rating committee materials, develop credit recommendations, lead discussions, and communicate analytical conclusions.
• Produce timely written credit reports and research describing credit fundamentals, risks, and rating considerations.
• Monitor industry developments and market trends to identify emerging risks and changes in credit quality.
• Build relationships with lenders, investors, and bankers while improving analytical workflows, data management, and internal research capabilities.

Requirements

• Four to six years of relevant experience in corporate credit analysis, leveraged finance, corporate lending, or a related field; exposure to high-yield or middle-market corporate issuers is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, business, or a related discipline.
• Strong fundamental credit analysis skills, including financial statement analysis, cash flow modeling, leverage assessment, and corporate credit risk evaluation.
• Solid understanding of corporate debt and capital markets, including high-yield bonds, leveraged loans, and related financing structures.
• Experience reviewing and interpreting legal documentation associated with corporate debt and loan issuance.
• Strong analytical judgment and the ability to develop, articulate, and defend credit recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex credit analysis clearly to internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated interest in private credit and private capital markets, with a desire to deepen expertise in this area.
• Proactive, collaborative approach, strong attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Nice to have

• CFA designation.
• Exposure to high-yield or middle-market corporate issuers.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work environment with regular in-person collaboration and four in-office days per week in most locations.
• Tools and resources to engage with global colleagues.
• Additional benefits supporting flexibility as needs change.
• Personal and related investments must be disclosed to the Compliance team and comply with the Code of Ethics.