Vice President, Global Business Development - US Structured & Private Credit

Morningstar DBRS is hiring a Vice President for Global Business Development (US) to help grow the structured credit business across CLOs, leveraged loans, and fund finance. In this hybrid New York, NY role, you will build relationships with key market participants, expand Morningstar DBRS’s market presence, and support the ratings activity that helps clients better understand structured credit.

What you’ll get

• 100% 401k match up to 6% of salary
• Company-provided life insurance (1x salary + commission)
• Comprehensive health benefits (medical/dental/vision), with potential premium discounts and company-provided HSA contributions up to $500-$2,000 annually for specific plans and coverages
• Additional medical wellness incentives up to $300-$600 annually
• Company-provided long- and short-term disability insurance
• Trust-Based Time Off
• 6-week Paid Sabbatical Program
• 6-Week Paid Family Caregiving Leave
• Competitive 8-24 Week Paid Parental Leave
• Adoption Assistance
• Leadership Coaching & Formal Mentorship Opportunities
• Annual Flex Stipend of $1,000 for personal education and well-being expenses
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Charitable Matching Gifts program, Dollars for Doers volunteer program, and paid volunteering days
• 15+ Employee Resource & Affinity Groups

Hybrid work that supports collaboration

Morningstar supports a hybrid work environment designed for in-person collaboration. In most locations, you can expect four days in-office each week (with the flexibility to collaborate in person regularly).

Compensation

• Base salary range: $112,280.70 to $175,906.43
• Incentive target: 40% annual

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with asset managers, issuers, lenders, arrangers, and investors across the structured credit market.
• Support business development across CLOs, leveraged loans, and fund finance.
• Identify new opportunities that expand Morningstar DBRS’s market presence and ratings activity.
• Represent Morningstar DBRS in client meetings, industry conferences, and market events.
• Partner with analytical, marketing, and leadership teams to advance commercial objectives and strengthen client engagement.
• Stay current on market developments and industry trends affecting structured credit.

Requirements

• Experience in structured credit, structured finance, leveraged finance, fund finance, banking, ratings, or a related capital markets environment.
• Understanding of credit markets and the participants that operate within them.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
• Commercial mindset with the ability to develop opportunities through existing networks and proactive outreach.
• Confidence engaging senior stakeholders across financial institutions and asset managers.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.

The team

The Global Business Development team works closely with analytical teams to support Morningstar DBRS’s ratings business across global credit markets. You will engage with market participants across structured credit sectors, helping clients understand Morningstar DBRS’s ratings capabilities while supporting ongoing franchise growth.