Job Role

We are looking to hire a highly experienced and driven individual to join as Director – Ratings & Research for Corporates or Financial Institutions. Reporting to Executive Director – Ratings & Research, the Director will manage a team of analysts and associate analysts to develop, implement and maintain credit ratings for companies under coverage, as well as to execute the credit research and outreach activities related to companies and industry sectors under coverage.
This position will be in Hanoi and will require business travel.

• Responsible for managing a team of analysts and associate analysts and for delivering the rating group’s (either Corporates or Financial Institutions) strategic priorities including providing insightful credit analysis and accurate credit ratings at all times
• Manage credit analysis of the assigned industry portfolios, including addressing credit issues in a timely and consistent manner, maintaining high ratings quality and transparency with forward-looking views
• Manage the ratings process effectively, including by chairing rating committees. Ensure that policies and procedures and best practices are always consistently applied
• Harmonize analytical approaches, implement new policies & procedures and proactively drive process improvements in close cooperation with the Executive Director – Ratings & Research
• Oversee analytical processes related to portfolio reviews and other credit projects
• Undertake and coordinate ad hoc projects to advance the franchise and support management priorities
• Develop within the rating group a strong base knowledge of credit rating methodologies and best practices, expertise in addressing credit issues affecting the assigned companies and sectors, complex corporate capital structures and legal documentation, and the credit implications of Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) issues

• Develop and implement research and outreach plan with team; oversee execution and quality. Monitor changes in research environment and drive new ideas and initiatives
• Lead outreach efforts and participate in meetings with issuers, intermediaries and investors. Convey credit opinion with transparency and robust analysis
• Maintain high quality, robust and transparent relationships with senior management of new and existing rated companies, intermediaries, investors and other market participants
• Develop in-depth knowledge of the assigned industry sectors, and take thought leadership initiatives to enhance analytics and focus on high quality market engagement
• Liaise as a steward for VIS Rating more broadly; leverage professional integrity, transparency and fairness in all interactions
• Contribute heavily to thought-leading research, and be a key spokesperson at industry conferences, with press/ media and the broad finance community
• Oversee special projects and working groups to advance the broader organization’s strategic objectives which include solidifying the organization’s market position, enhancing operations, and growing the business

• Provide mentoring and coaching for best practices for internal and external meetings
• Be involved in hiring, developing and motivating team members, working closely with HR as appropriate
• Demonstrate model behavior and positively influence the team

• University or higher degree in economics, finance, banking, accounting, audit, statistics, business administration or professional field in the business lines of credit rating agencies. Graduate/second level degree (Masters, MBA) a bonus
• At least ten (10) years’ working experience in any of the fields: economics, finance, banking, accounting, audit, statistics, business administration or professional field in the business lines of credit rating agencies
• Ability to manage a team of credit analysts with experience in multiple sectors, while developing individuals, leveraging people and delegating responsibilities
• Ability to build strong professional relationships at all levels and represent the organization’s brand effectively
• Highly organized and efficient, with drive and ability to think strategically and execute strategies within the team and across the organization
• Strong quantitative aptitude and demonstrated analytical ability. Extensive understanding of local and regional debt capital markets
• Excellent communication skills in English and Vietnamese – able to communicate clearly and succinctly including the ability to articulate complex analytic and strategic issues and influence audiences of different skill and knowledge levels
• Fosters a free exchange of ideas and perspectives in an inclusive, open-minded and diverse environment
• Caring and inspiring, constructive, conveys a sense of purpose, authenticity and professional pride Demonstrates intellectual curiosity, honesty, independence, thoroughness, and sound judgment
• Commitment to innovation, continually learn and grow; tests status quo while respecting and considering views of others

Interested candidates: please send us your resume in English to enquiries@visrating.com. All applications will be treated in confidence, and short-listed candidates will be contacted in due course.