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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterDBRS employees are 71% more likely to recommend DBRS as a great place to work
| 71% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 29% | Passives |
| 0% | Detractors |
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 is rated B+
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DBRS ranks in the Top 20% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 5 DBRS employee reviews, 100% were positive.
| Positive Reviews | 100% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 0% |
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.
Formed in 1976, DBRS is a globally recognized provider of timely credit rating opinions that offer insight and transparency across a broad
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.
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
| Headquarter | United States of America |
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| Website | www.dbrs.com |
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.
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.

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.
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.
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.
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 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
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Christopher Bushart Senior Vice President
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Nicole Thomas AVP, Learning and Development
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William Schager Chief Financial Officer
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Sean Lensborn Chief Information Officer
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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).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $63k | $63k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $92k | $92k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $115k | $115k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $193k | $193k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $273k | $273k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $353k | $353k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at DBRS across various culture dimensions.
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.

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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