Morningstar DBRS reviews

4.0

91% would recommend to a friend

(268 total reviews)
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Detlef Scholz

63% approve of CEO

66% positive business outlook

Morningstar DBRS has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 268 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Morningstar DBRS employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Management & Consulting industry (3.7 stars).

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268 reviews
4.0
May 28, 2018
Recommend
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Pros

There are exciting changes going on at DBRS over the last few years. While at time the changes can cause projects to get started and stopped, I think that is part of being an organization that is trying to establish new processes and position itself for future growth. I find the environment to be collaborative and people are passionate about doing what they can to have DBRS succeed. DBRS offers a good work/life balance

Cons

The vision of DBRS isn't always communicated to staff, but senior management have said they are going to change that

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Morningstar DBRS Response
8y
Thanks for taking the time to share your experience. It’s good that you are seeing the opportunities that exist at a growing company and recognize the positive work/life balance culture that we have. We are working hard each day to improve communications throughout the company and trust you will see the results of that over time.
1.0
May 26, 2018

Avoid at all cost

Recommend
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Pros

- work- life balance

Cons

- Too much politics, to a point that it effects work efficiency in some teams - Capital market brand, government office experience (slow in work and progress) - Salary is not competitive compared to some other financial institutions - Performance evaluation process looks transparent on paper, but it is not

1.0
May 8, 2018

Company needs to be gutted!

Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Work Lifestyle Balance Decent Salary Great Location Clean Office

Cons

Since the company was sold the culture of DBRS changed! Branding as a Canadian organization, but run by Americans in New York and think the clients don't know this.... morale went down the toilet and so di the quality of the product. Claim to want to listen to their employees by conducting surveys but do not implement any changes to improve things! Turnover year over year has increased, many long standing loyal employees left for greener pastures. Bonuses for middle management are insulting while senior management gobble up the biggest pieces of the pie. Claim that there is some sort of metric in place for bonuses which depending on who you talk to varies in the explanation. Under performing US offices coincidentally where all the executives and senior leaders are housed are paid handsomely and bonuses are high. Explain to me how the US operation which has not made any money in years.. and is supported by the performance of the Canadian operation has the largest salaries, and biggest bonuses? HR Department practically does nothing. Pro Senior Management and inefficient. Toxic gossip runs wild If you stand up for yourself.. you are branded and eventually your days are numbered. In terms of career growth and advancement? Non existent. People are hand chosen and groomed. Often those positions are not posted for those interested to apply for. Favoritism is quite evident.

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Morningstar DBRS Response
8y
It is unfortunate that your perspectives on DBRS is not aligned with the facts. Our global business is stronger now than any time in our history. Furthermore, the U.S. business has been profitable as a standalone business for over 8 years. Our voluntary attrition in Canada continues to be below the overall average of companies in Canada and in-line with our expectations. Lastly, in terms of career growth and advancement, over 65 people were promoted last year at DBRS, which is reflective of the growing needs of our business and the performance of our people.
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