Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
IT SKILLS
Timeline
Generic
BRUNO PASSOS

BRUNO PASSOS

Neuss

Summary

Structured finance professional with expertise in credit ratings, cash flow modeling, and regulatory frameworks. Experienced in RMBS, ABS, and SME-CLOs, with a focus on surveillance analysis and performance monitoring. Skilled in legal document review, portfolio analysis, and presentation of rating rationales. Background in financial institutions and rating agencies across Brazil, the USA, and Germany. Strong analytical and communication abilities, with international exposure and cross-functional collaboration. Fluent in Portuguese (C2) and English (C1), with working proficiency in Spanish (B2), and German (B1). EU citizen, based in Germany since 2021, with a degree in Economics.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Analyst - Structured Finance Ratings

MORNINGSTAR DBRS
Frankfurt
05.2025 - Current
  • Lead the surveillance of RMBS, ABS, and SME-CLO transactions, conducting portfolio credit analysis, and preparing rating action recommendations.
  • Review legal documents (e.g., prospectus, hedging agreements, due diligence reports), and assess asset-liability structures using DBRS cash flow engines and Intex.
  • Monitor performance trends (including delinquencies, defaults, prepayments, and excess spread), and ensure the accuracy of published analytics reports.
  • Collaborate with cross-border teams, support transaction amendments, and represent DBRS in market meetings and industry events.
  • Develop internal tools and contribute to press releases, commentaries, and structured finance market research.

Analyst - Structured Finance Ratings

CREDITREFORM RATING
Neuss
01.2022 - 04.2025
  • Responsible for the surveillance of covered bond programs issued by European financial institutions.
  • Built and validated loss assumptions and cash flow models, authored final rating reports, and surveillance updates.
  • Participated in issuer meetings, led report disclosures, and ensured compliance with ECB-related regulatory standards.
  • Redesigned and automated the mortgage asset loss model, enhancing performance and traceability.

Founder - Financial Planning and Operations

LAVSTER (Entrepreneurial Venture)
Sao Paulo
07.2016 - 10.2023
  • Launched and operated a laundry business in São Paulo, focusing on customer acquisition, pricing strategy, and operational workflows.
  • Managed the business independently while maintaining a full-time career in financial services.

Expert - Credit Management

STONE
São Paulo
04.2020 - 07.2021
  • Designed credit policies, aligned rating profiles with commercial strategy, and evaluated portfolio KPIs and default behavior.
  • Implemented a company-wide credit engine and developed the MIS for the Financial Products unit.
  • Generated leads, analyzed credit performance, and supported business expansion through automated risk assessment.

Expert - Business Analytics

CIELO
Sao Paulo
07.2018 - 03.2020
  • Conducted profitability studies, P&L analysis, and break-even assessments for key products.
  • Prepared business cases and strategic presentations for senior leadership.
  • Supported budget consolidation and contributed to the launch of a credit product for receivables discounting.

Short-Term Consultant - Risk & Asset Management

CAPTALYS
Sao Paulo
07.2017 - 12.2017
  • Supported the development of internal risk models and SME credit strategies.
  • Assisted in credit renegotiations and portfolio monitoring.

Trainee - Finance Leadership Program

AB INBEV
Sao Paulo
01.2014 - 06.2016

Sales Finance - Financial Manager (Sep 2015 to Jun 2016)

  • Led forecasting, cost, and profitability analysis; managed four analysts tracking sales KPIs and credit risk.
  • Supported strategic planning and was awarded 1st place in Brazil's PEX Program.

Supply Chain Controlling - Expert (Sep 14 to Aug 15)

  • Oversaw industrial cost analysis for 39 plants in LATAM, and led system improvement projects.

Supply Chain Controlling - Analyst (Jan 14 to Aug 14)

  • Conducted cost variance analysis and supported budget planning.

Consultant - Mergers & Acquisitions

ERNST & YOUNG
Sao Paulo
03.2013 - 12.2013
  • Built valuation models, performed pricing, and due diligence (financial, tax, labor), and developed investor materials.

Analyst - Mergers & Acquisitions

CLAIRFIELD INTERNATIONAL
Sao Paulo
08.2011 - 02.2013
  • Prepared teasers, target lists, investment memos, and valuation models.

Intern - Sales

JH DARBIE & CO.
New York
03.2011 - 06.2011
  • Conducted cold calls to acquire clients in the UK retail and institutional markets.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

Insper Institute of Research And Education
Sao Paulo, Brazil
01.2012

High School -

CEFET-SP
Sao Paulo, Brazil
01.2005

Skills

  • Credit analysis and risk assessment
  • Cash flow modeling
  • Legal document review
  • Financial reporting and metric tracking
  • Report preparation and rating recommendations
  • Regulatory compliance

Certification

  • TSI Training - Intensive Seminar on Cash Securitisation (Auto ABS and RMBS), Nov 23
  • Finance Academy AB InBev - Investment Analysis, Sep 15 to Oct 15
  • NYU - SCPS - Valuing a Business, Apr 11 to May 11
  • NYU - SCPS - Financial Risk Management, Feb 11 to Mar 11

Languages

Portuguese
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Spanish
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
German
Intermediate (B1)
B1

IT SKILLS

  • R, Python, SQL, VBA, and MS Office.

Timeline

Senior Analyst - Structured Finance Ratings

MORNINGSTAR DBRS
05.2025 - Current

Analyst - Structured Finance Ratings

CREDITREFORM RATING
01.2022 - 04.2025

Expert - Credit Management

STONE
04.2020 - 07.2021

Expert - Business Analytics

CIELO
07.2018 - 03.2020

Short-Term Consultant - Risk & Asset Management

CAPTALYS
07.2017 - 12.2017

Founder - Financial Planning and Operations

LAVSTER (Entrepreneurial Venture)
07.2016 - 10.2023

Trainee - Finance Leadership Program

AB INBEV
01.2014 - 06.2016

Consultant - Mergers & Acquisitions

ERNST & YOUNG
03.2013 - 12.2013

Analyst - Mergers & Acquisitions

CLAIRFIELD INTERNATIONAL
08.2011 - 02.2013

Intern - Sales

JH DARBIE & CO.
03.2011 - 06.2011

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

Insper Institute of Research And Education

High School -

CEFET-SP
BRUNO PASSOS