Vice President, Credit Ratings – Financial Institutions Group

Morningstar

. Analyze banks, non-bank financial institutions, and credit unions in Canada .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeToronto • CanadaLead💰 CA$109,489 - CA$170,711 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in credit analysis of banks and financial institutions, with strong financial statement analytical abilities and proficiency in business writing and communication. Capable of managing issuer portfolios and collaborating effectively within a team while adhering to compliance standards.

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Credit AnalysisFinancial Statement AnalysisBusiness WritingInterpersonal SkillsBloomberg Skills

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Hard Skills

Credit AnalysisFinancial Statement AnalysisSpreadsheet SkillsResearch SkillsAnalytical Capacity

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsTeam PlayerAttention to DetailDeadline Management

Tools & Technologies

Bloomberg

Certifications & Qualifications

CPACFAMasters Degree

Industry Keywords

Financial InstitutionsCredit UnionsIssuer MeetingsRating ReportsCode of Ethics

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze banks, non-bank financial institutions, and credit unions in Canada
Act as lead analyst in managing a portfolio of issuers
Conduct ongoing analysis and surveillance
Participate in rating committees and attend issuer meetings
Prepare rating committee presentations
Publish press releases, rating reports, and related topical research
Develop relationships with issuers and investors
Provide lead and backup analyst coverage
Collaborate with an experienced team of financial ratings professionals

Requirements

What you’ll need

Undergraduate degree in business, finance or a closely related field
Minimum of seven to ten years of experience in bank and/or financial institution credit analysis or directly related field
Excellent business writing, communication and analytical capacity
Strong interpersonal skills
Team player with demonstrated ability to meet deadlines while maintaining attention to detail and producing high quality work
Willingness to travel as required
Strong financial industry and specific issuer/financial sector knowledge
Strong financial statement analytical abilities and spreadsheet skills
Strong research and writing skills
Bloomberg skills a plus
Masters degree, CPA and/or CFA are a plus
Personal and related investments must be disclosed to the Compliance team upon accepting an offer
Must comply with Code of Ethics requirements and, if applicable, hold employee accounts with an approved broker

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work environment with four days in-office each week in most locations
Tools and resources to engage meaningfully with global colleagues
Other benefits available to enhance flexibility as needs change
30% annual incentive target