AVP Manager Ratings and Research Support

About Moody's

At Moody's, we unite the brightest minds to turn today’s risks into tomorrow’s opportunities. We do this by striving to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to be who they are—with the freedom to exchange ideas, think innovatively, and listen to each other and customers in meaningful ways. Moody’s is transforming how the world sees risk. As a global leader in ratings and integrated risk assessment, we’re advancing AI to move from insight to action—enabling intelligence that not only understands complexity but responds to it. We decode risk to unlock opportunity, helping our clients navigate uncertainty with clarity, speed, and confidence.If you are excited about this opportunity but do not meet every single requirement, please apply! You still may be a great fit for this role or other open roles. We are seeking candidates who model our values: invest in every relationship, lead with curiosity, champion diverse perspectives, turn inputs into actions, and uphold trust through integrity.

Skills And Competencies

• 8+ yrs in credit/financial analysis and team leadership
• Extensive working knowledge of applicable methodologies with ability to perform holistic analysis to support ratings and research with limited guidance for many advanced/bespoke tasks
• Proficient in technical and operational aspects of deliverables, with strong organizational and multitasking skills to manage multiple projects independently.
• Comfortably and professionally interact with various senior stakeholders on a wide range of topics
• Experienced in mentoring and managing diverse teams with a dependable and collaborative approach
• Fluent in English with excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal abilities
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Basic understanding of AI concepts (Generative AI tools and Agentic AI systems etc) with curiosity and enthusiasm for learning how AI tools can be used to improve processes and drive efficiency leveraging these technologies for research, analysis, or workflow optimization.
• Interest in exploring AI systems and a willingness to develop awareness of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Economics, or Business or qualified CACFA/ FRM preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage managers, people and projects supporting data, ratings, research, analytical outreach and apply technical knowledge to guide junior team members and lead process improvements.
• Oversee all aspects of data intake, normalization, and processing with a focus on quality and consistency
• Ensure timely, high-quality execution of complex BAU tasks (data, research, analytics, methodology, credit estimates)
• Act as the primary point of accountability for team performance and deliverables
• Conduct initial quality reviews, provide feedback/training, and uphold global standards
• Manage workload allocation and pipeline to ensure timely completion
• Drive process improvements, manage transitions, and maintain strong stakeholder relationships
• Lead or contribute to cross-functional projects (e.g., methodology updates, transitions to RRS Global Capability Centers)
• Attract, hire, develop, and retain high-performing junior analytical talent

About The Team

Being part of the RRS Global Capability Centers provides a unique opportunity to foster skills that are valuable to any future career in the financial services industry. The RRS GCC teams perform a range of data, analytical and research services that contribute to the overall credit analysis function performed by the structured finance rating groups. By joining our team, you will be part of exciting work in the global capability centers.Moody’s is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.Candidates for Moody’s Corporation may be asked to disclose securities holdings pursuant to Moody’s Policy for Securities Trading and the requirements of the position. Employment is contingent upon compliance with the Policy, including remediation of positions in those holdings as necessary.

Key skills/competency

• Ratings and Research Support
• Credit Analysis
• Financial Analysis
• Team Leadership
• Stakeholder Management
• Process Improvement
• Data Management
• AI Concepts
• Risk Assessment
• Credit Estimation