As a Ratings Advisory Vice President in the Investment Banking Division, you will be a key player in the origination and execution of the firm's business. You’ll have experience developing strong relationships with corporates and financial institution clients as well as key decision makers at the rating agencies. You’ll work as advisor to clients and on deals and transaction across the spectrum of our banking products, including mergers & acquisitions, divestitures, leveraged buy-outs, restructurings, debt/loan and equity capital raises.

You will develop strong functional skills in the major areas of investment banking and become a senior banker who is capable of generating and executing transactions. Joining here means you’ll become part of our inclusive teams and culture, unified by the firm’s mission and commitment to success.

Job Responsibilities

Supporting senior bankers on deals with ability to act as primary on client interactions and deal executions Drafting and refining marketing/execution materials for maximum client impact  Overseeing the creation of financial projection models and rating agency models Reviewing and coordinating the analytic work of junior bankers to move marketing/execution process forward  Identifying and managing all risks in a given deal  Liaising with other internal and external parties on transactions (eg. lawyers, accountants, counterparties)  Keeping abreast of key market and rating agency specific developments and establishing knowledge of the target client base and relevant market dynamics

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

Bachelor’s degree Prior work experience in a credit rating agency, ratings advisory, investment banking front office, credit risk related role Ideal candidates will have experience with credit rating agency methodologies Strong accounting, finance, quantitative and business writing skills Understanding of the transaction cycle and is execution oriented Impeccable communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with senior professionals, clients and key stakeholders in other line of business. Ability to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines, and have the aptitude to synthesize large amounts of information and to develop innovative solutions Adaptability, able to manage projects independently and be ready to assume a high level of responsibility as a member of a team Experience in training junior bankers