Assistant Vice President

This Assistant Vice President opportunity in London is built around providing day-to-day legal analysis support and assistance to rating analysts and other members of the structured finance legal team by interpreting and analysing documentation. It would suit someone who can bring strong professional approach to the role.

Role overview

Morningstar DBRS’ European Structured Finance team is seeking a highly motivated, team-oriented lawyer to join as an Assistant Vice President in London. Rating more than 4,000 issuers and 60,000 securities, it is one of the top four credit rating agencies in the world.

Main responsibilities

Provide day-to-day legal analysis support and assistance to rating analysts and other members of the structured finance legal team by interpreting and analysing documentation. Supporting and advise analysts and rating committee with regards to legal aspects of the structured finance and fund finance transaction that may affect credit ratings. Supporting drafting legal criteria and commentaries, contribute to the development of rating methodologies from time-to-time, as required.

What helps someone succeed

Strong professional approach.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in European structured finance and/or fund finance, at a recognised law firm or in-house.
• Experience and understanding of multiple jurisdictions legal frameworks.
• University degree in law with strong academic credentials.