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Compliance Associate, Credit Ratings
full-timeMadrid

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Location

Madrid

Type

full-time

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About the Role:

To support its Global Compliance Program, Morningstar DBRS is seeking a Compliance Associate in its Madrid Office. The Compliance Associate is an integral part of the Compliance Program that addresses how the firm manages conflicts of interest. This role will be part of the Global Conflicts of Interest team. There are many instances where the employee will be asked to work on other lines of businesses and stretch projects, this is the norm for the role.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Support the development, implementation and regular review of policies and procedures for the general operation of the global compliance program within Morningstar DBRS
  • Take responsibility for monitoring compliance with the firm's conflicts of interest policies, including securities trading, gifts & entertainment, and escalating issues to management as necessary.
  • Administer Morningstar DBRS Conflicts Management System for staff globally.
  • Support the Compliance Department in creating reports for Senior Management on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
  • Work with the Compliance Department to develop, maintain and deliver compliance training and other materials.
  • Assist with the preparation for and conduct of regulatory examinations.

Qualifications:

  • Previous experience in compliance and/or regulatory analysis developed in Financial Services, Accounting or Legal professions.
  • Experience interacting with employees at various levels of an organization.
  • Highly developed interpersonal skills to build and maintain effective internal and external relationships.
  • Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
  • Strong analytical and investigative skills and sound judgment.
  • Experience with Control Room functions, including preclearance of employee trades and management and use of restricted lists.
  • Experience in development, implementation and monitoring adherence to corporate policies, procedures, and other guidance documents.
  • Understanding of and/or professional experience with a credit rating business.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of products including advance Excel functions.
  • Background in process automation or Artificial Intelligence (AI) implementation is preferred.
  • Bachelors degree is required.

Morningstar's hybrid work environment gives you the opportunity to collaborate in-person each week as we've found that we're at our best when we're purposely together on a regular basis. In most of our locations, our hybrid work model is four days in-office 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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Tech stack
Compliance,Regulatory Analysis,Interpersonal Skills,Communication Skills,Analytical Skills,Investigative Skills,Judgment,Control Room Functions,Corporate Policies,Credit Rating Business,Microsoft Office,Excel,Process Automation,Artificial Intelligence

About Morningstar

Morningstar, Inc. is a leading provider of independent investment insights in North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. The Company offers an extensive line of products and services for individual investors, financial advisors, asset managers and owners, retirement plan providers and sponsors, institutional
investors in the debt and private capital markets, and alliances and redistributors. Morningstar 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 also offers investment management services through its investment advisory subsidiaries, with approximately $369 billion in AUMA as of Sept. 30, 2025. The Company operates through wholly-owned subsidiaries in 32 countries.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Financial Services

What you'll do

  • The Compliance Associate will support the development and implementation of compliance policies and monitor adherence to conflicts of interest policies. They will also assist in creating reports for senior management and support compliance training initiatives.

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What does a Compliance Associate, Credit Ratings do at Morningstar?

As a Compliance Associate, Credit Ratings at Morningstar, you will: the Compliance Associate will support the development and implementation of compliance policies and monitor adherence to conflicts of interest policies. They will also assist in creating reports for senior management and support compliance training initiatives..

Why join Morningstar as a Compliance Associate, Credit Ratings?

Morningstar is a leading Financial Services company.

Is the Compliance Associate, Credit Ratings position at Morningstar remote?

The Compliance Associate, Credit Ratings position at Morningstar is based in Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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