AVP - CSS

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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

5-6 years of experience in credit analysis, preferably within Structured Finance

Strong quantitative skills and analytical problem-solving ability

Very good written and oral communication skills with logical, well-structured writing

Ability to coordinate across diverse analytical viewpoints and work collaboratively across teams

Highly organized, disciplined, and efficient in managing workflow and priorities

Strong team player with proactive, flexible, and ethical approach

Demonstrated proficiency in artificial intelligence concepts, with hands-on experience using AI tools to streamline workflows and enhance operational efficiency

Demonstrates a growing awareness of AI risk management and a commitment to responsible and ethical AI use

Education

Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree in economics, finance, business, or other quantitative field preferred

CFA designation is a plus

Responsibilities

Lead low and medium methodology development projects and collaborate across teams to ensure analytical robustness and transparency.

Lead projects using Agile principles to develop sector and cross-sector methodologies and assessment frameworks

Collaborate with MMDG teams, other CSS teams and rating teams to ensure analytical robustness and transparency

Author methodology documents that meet internal standards and regulatory requirements

Prepare submission packages for Methodology Review Group approval

Assist with ad-hoc quantitative and analytical projects

Ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures

About the Team

Our Methodology Development Group (MDG) team is responsible for creating and publishing rating methodologies used globally across all sectors and asset classes. By joining our team, you will contribute to developing robust analytical frameworks that support Moody’s Ratings’ commitment to transparency and consistency. We embrace innovation and responsible AI adoption to enhance methodology development and operational efficiency.

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.