DBRS Culture | Comparably
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EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
7
TOTAL
RATINGS
134

DBRS Company Culture

DBRS Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
4.2/5
DBRS' Overall Culture is rated B+

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

DBRS CEO

Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Stephen Joynt DBRS' CEO
Stephen Joynt
87 /100

Diversity at DBRS

Women at DBRS

DBRS eNPS

Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"
Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

Recommend to a Friend?

71

DBRS employees are 71% more likely to recommend DBRS as a great place to work

71%Promoters
29%Passives
0%Detractors

Working at DBRS

Working at DBRS is rated highly by 7 employees, across various culture dimensions. DBRS employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Environment, and Meetings categories, putting DBRS’s culture in the Top 20% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably. See below in detail how working at DBRS was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at DBRS

B+

Overall Company Culture at DBRS is rated B+

Last updated months ago

Top
20%

DBRS ranks in the Top 20% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

DBRS Employee Reviews

Out of 5 DBRS employee reviews, 100% were positive.

100%
0%
Positive Reviews100%
Constructive Feedback0%

Positive Reviews From DBRS Employees

  • What do you like best about the leadership team?
    Eye on the future, hold true to our analytical roots, not compromising on analytical standards.
  • What is the best part about your compensation package?
    Competitive salary/short term incentives. Excellent health care benefits and vacation plan.
  • What are some of the best things about your team?
    Transparent, autonomous, hard working, fun to be with.

DBRS Company Information

DBRS Company Overview

Formed in 1976, DBRS is a globally recognized provider of timely credit rating opinions that offer insight and transparency across a broad

DBRS Mission, Vision & Values

DBRS Mission Statement

DBRS's four decades of experience and strong track record are the foundation to seek out new opportunities and to make targeted investments aligned with its core ratings operations.

DBRS Vision Statement

As the world's fourth-largest ratings agency, DBRS's approach and size provide the agility to respond to customers' needs in their local markets, while being large enough to provide the necessary expertise and resources

DBRS Values

  • Experience
  • Agility
  • Expertise
HeadquarterUnited States of America
Websitewww.dbrs.com

DBRS Competitors

DBRS competitors include FactSet, S&P Ratings, and Equifax. DBRS ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how DBRS compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

  1. #1
    FactSet's Logo
    FactSet
    4.3/5
  2. #2
    DBRS' Logo
    DBRS
    4.2/5
  3. #3
    S&P Ratings' Logo
    S&P Ratings
    3.2/5
  4. #4
    Equifax's Logo
    Equifax
    3.0/5

DBRS Employees

7 employees at DBRS have reviewed DBRS across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.

Overall, the 7 DBRS employees give their leadership a grade of B, or Top 25% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at DBRS are generally satisfied with their total compensation at DBRS, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at DBRS are pleased with their team. 7 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B. The majority believe the meetings at DBRS are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at DBRS believe the environment at DBRS is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at DBRS is extremely fast. About 100% of the employees at DBRS work 8 hours or less.

Overall, the employees at DBRS are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

Joining DBRS - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 73% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.

DBRS KPIs and OKRs

Employees’ understanding of DBRS' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 3 DBRS employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.

AnswerPercent
Yes33%
No67%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No0%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

DBRS CEO & Leadership

DBRS CEO - Stephen Joynt

Stephen Joynt DBRS' CEO
87 /100

Stephen’s approval rate is in the Top 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably. Compared to DBRS’s competitors, Stephen Joynt ranks right above FactSet CEO Philip Snow. Under Joynt’s leadership, DBRS employee respondents are most happy about their Environment and the company’s Meetings. Professional Development and Happiness are two areas, according to respondents, where DBRS could stand to see real improvement.

DBRS Leadership

The DBRS Executive Team is rated an “A-” and led by CEO Stephen Joynt, CFO Bill Schager, and Senior Vice President Charles Weilamann

  • Stephen Joynt  CEO / President

    Stephen Joynt CEO / President

    Stephen Joynt serves as the CEO / President of DBRS.

  • Bill Schager CFO

    Bill Schager serves as the CFO of DBRS.

  • Charles Weilamann Senior Vice President

    Charles Weilamann serves as the Senior Vice President of DBRS. Charles started at DBRS in March of 2010. Charles... read more

  • Chui Ng Senior VP

    Chui Ng serves as the Senior VP of DBRS.

  • Jan Buckler Sr Vice President

    Jan Buckler serves as the Sr Vice President of DBRS. Jan started at DBRS in August of 2007. Jan currently resides in... read more

  • Christopher Bushart Senior Vice President

    Christopher Bushart serves as the Senior Vice President of DBRS. Christopher started at DBRS in November of 2018.... read more

  • Nicole Thomas AVP, Learning and Development

    Nicole Thomas serves as the AVP, Learning and Development of DBRS. Nicole started at DBRS in December of 2015. Nicole... read more

  • William Schager Chief Financial Officer

    William Schager serves as the Chief Financial Officer of DBRS. William started at DBRS in February of 2016. William... read more

  • Sean Lensborn Chief Information Officer

    Sean Lensborn serves as the Chief Information Officer of DBRS. Sean started at DBRS in January of 2010. Sean currently... read more

DBRS Salaries

How much does DBRS pay?

How much do people at DBRS get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at DBRS is $115,168, or $55 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $115,758, or $55 per hour.

At DBRS, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $277,635 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $43,868 annually. Average DBRS salaries by department include: Business Development at $128,239, Customer Support at $59,712, Operations at $91,242, and Marketing at $160,577. Half of DBRS salaries are above $115,758.

5 employees at DBRS rank their Compensation in the Top 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 17 ratings) while 5 employees at DBRS rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 8 ratings).

Last updated months ago.

1st Percentile
$63k
$63k1st Percentile
20th Percentile
$92k
$92k20th Percentile
40th Percentile
$115k
$115k40th Percentile
60th Percentile
$193k
$193k60th Percentile
80th Percentile
$273k
$273k80th Percentile
100th Percentile
$353k
$353k100th Percentile
$115,168*
Average Compensation
$115,758*
Median Compensation

* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

DBRS Salaries by Department

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Diversity & Inclusion at DBRS

The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at DBRS across various culture dimensions.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women N/A/100
Men N/A/100
Diverse Employees N/A/100

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women N/A/100
Men N/A/100
Diverse Employees N/A/100

DBRS Perks & Benefits

Health & Wellness

  • Life Insurance
  • Gym Membership / Reimbursement

Financial Benefits

  • 401K / Retirement Plan

DBRS PTO

DBRS' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. Paid Time Off is DBRS' most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 100% of employees saying it is the most important benefit.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time0%
Vacation Policy100%
Office Meals0%
401k Contribution0%
Childcare0%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No0%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
$2500+/mo0%
$1500 - $2500/mo0%
$1000 -$1500/mo0%
$500 -$1000/mo0%
Less than $500/mo0%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

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H1B Visa

In 2019, DBRS applied for 3 H1B visas.

Work Permit Application Outcome

3
Total Applied
  • 0% Granted ( out of 3)
  • 0% Denied ( out of 3)
  • 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 3)
  • 100% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (3 out of 3)

This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data

Let DBRS Know You Want To Work There

Overview of Candidates Interested in DBRS on Comparably

Candidates By Department

Finance
67%
All Industries
33%

Candidates By Location

Los Angeles
33%
Burlington
33%
New York City
33%

Frequently Asked Questions regarding DBRS

Who is the CEO of DBRS?

DBRS CEO is Stephen Joynt, their score by employees is 87

What is DBRS eNPS?

The eNPS for DBRS is 71

What is the salary for Senior Product Manager in DBRS?

Senior Product Manager average salary in the US is 145k

What are the salaries in the Marketing in DBRS?

The average salaries for Marketing in DBRS is 161k

Who are DBRS competitors?

DBRS main competitors are FactSet, S&P Ratings, Equifax

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