Head of APAC, Ratings

The Company
Morningstar DBRS is a global credit ratings business with close to 800 employees in seven locations globally. Formed through the July 2019 acquisition of DBRS by Morningstar, Inc., we are the fourth-largest provider of credit ratings in the world.
Morningstar DBRS is a leading provider of independent credit rating services and opinions for corporate and sovereign entities, financial institutions, and project and structured finance instruments globally. Rating more than 4,000 issuers and 60,000 securities, we are one of the top four credit rating agencies in the world and a market leader in Canada, the U.S. and Europe in multiple asset classes.
Morningstar DBRS empowers investor success by bringing more transparency and a much-needed diversity of opinion in the credit rating industry. Our approach and size allow us to be nimble enough to respond to customers' needs in their local markets, but large enough to provide the necessary expertise and resources they require. Market innovators choose to work with us because of our agility, tech-forward approach, and exceptional customer service.
In addition to our registrations in Canada, the U.S. and Europe with the relevant regulators, Morningstar DBRS is also recognized as a credit rating agency by regulators and central banks in various other jurisdictions. Visit for more information Morningstar DBRS at dbrs.morningstar.com/about.
Morningstar DBRS is fully owned by Morningstar, Inc. The Morningstar group provides data and research insights on a wide range of investment offerings, including managed investment products, publicly listed companies, private capital markets, debt securities, and real-time global market data. Morningstar operates through wholly- or majority-owned subsidiaries in 32 countries.
The Role / Responsibilities
The role holder will be responsible for conducting and coordinating Morningstar DBRS' senior outreach activities in the APAC region ("the Region"). The title of this role will be Head of APAC, Ratings.
Head of APAC, Ratings will interact with our most senior stakeholders in the Region and at a wider company level, promoting the Morningstar DBRS brand and facilitating an understanding of Morningstar DBRS' role in the capital markets. This role will also be the primary point of contact for external stakeholders in the Region.
Financial Reporting - Participate in the review financial reports and prepare monthly companion reports explaining the key financial results drivers and detailing business trends in the Region.
Corporate - Work with the senior management to determine Morningstar DBRS' short/long term goals and provide oversight of Morningstar DBRS' non-analytical activities in Australia.
Business Strategy

• Accountable for the strategic initiatives of the APAC operations and drive increased revenue and profit to achieve ambitious growth

• Accountable for the success of the APAC operations and takes responsibility for the profitability of the business

• Participate in the alignment and implementation of key business strategies to deliver on the company's multi-year objectives and strategic plans

• Prioritize and oversee key business strategies and resource decisions; participate in the implementation of senior management decisions and budget priorities in the Region

Business Development

• Work with business development and operational teams to maximize effectiveness of current product and geographical offerings along with innovating new products and opening new geographies

• Winning new relationships in existing and new markets in the Region

• Defending and expanding our existing book of business

• Supporting price and market initiatives

• Participating in sensitive and key customer meetings

• Speaking engagements and host roles at events (e.g. roundtables & industry conferences)

• Meetings with leading associations and industry bodies in the region

• Building and working a regional network of key influencers in credit and capital markets

Government & Public Affairs

• Help formulate and execute a government and public affairs strategy in the Region focused on policy makers, politicians, journalists and heads of industry and other influential bodies

• Serve as a senior representative to all key regulatory bodies in the Region to support the working relationships developed by legal and compliance functions

• Represent Morningstar DBRS at hearings or other external events in the Region as deemed appropriate by senior management

Communication/Market Outreach

• Ensure visibility and effective communication with internal and external clients

• Working with the communications function to develop, maintain and strengthen relationships with journalists covering Morningstar DBRS as a company and the wider credit rating industry

• Become a regular spokesperson with key Australian speaking outlets

• Present Morningstar DBRS' views at events hosted by regional media outlets

• Working with the teams to provide input and market intelligence on opportunities for creating original events as well as co-hosting/sponsoring third--party events

• Build and manage strategic relationships with industry groups, including co-hosting industry events and being responsible for keeping them updated with key initiatives and our analytical views through smaller roundtables

If you receive and accept an offer from us, we require that personal and any related investments be disclosed confidentiality to our Compliance team (days vary by region). These investments will be reviewed to ensure they meet Code of Ethics requirements. If any conflicts of interest are identified, then you will be required to liquidate those holdings immediately. In addition, dependent on your department and location of work certain employee accounts must be held with an approved broker (for example all, U.S. employee accounts). If this applies and your account(s) are not with an approved broker, you will be required to move your holdings to an approved broker.
About Us
Morningstar DBRS is a leading provider of independent rating services and opinions for corporate and sovereign entities, financial institutions, and project and structured finance instruments globally. Rating more than 4,000 issuers and 60,000 securities, it is one of the top four credit rating agencies in the world.
Morningstar DBRS empowers investor success by bringing more transparency and a much-needed diversity of opinion in the credit rating industry. Our approach and size allow us to be nimble enough to respond to customers' needs in their local markets, but large enough to provide the necessary expertise and resources they require. Market innovators choose to work with us because of our agility, tech-forward approach, and exceptional customer service.
Morningstar DBRS is the next generation of credit ratings.
If you receive and accept an offer from us, we require that personal and any related investments be disclosed confidentiality to our Compliance team (days vary by region). These investments will be reviewed to ensure they meet Code of Ethics requirements. If any conflicts of interest are identified, then you will be required to liquidate those holdings immediately. In addition, dependent on your department and location of work certain employee accounts must be held with an approved broker (for example all, U.S. employee accounts). If this applies and your account(s) are not with an approved broker, you will be required to move your holdings to an approved broker.
Morningstar's hybrid work environment gives you the opportunity to work remotely and collaborate in-person each week. While some positions are available as fully remote, we've found that we're at our best when we're purposely together on a regular basis, typically three days each week. A range of other benefits are also available to enhance flexibility as needs change. No matter where you are, you'll have tools and resources to engage meaningfully with your global colleagues.
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