Job Description

Location(s):

  • 1 O'Connell Street, Sydney, 2000, AU

Line Of Business: Structured Finance Group(SFG)

Job Category:

  • Credit Analysis & Research

Experience Level: Experienced Hire

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. 

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

* A minimum of 5 or more years of relevant analytical experience preferably with a financial institution, predominantly in a credit role. Knowledge of securitisation is preferred but experience in asset finance, project finance or other related fields will be strongly considered.
* Strong quantitative aptitude.
* Previous experience writing research would be advantageous.
* Articulate and succinct communication skills both verbally and in writing.
* Mature and balanced personality with ability to manage high level and often complex client relationships.
* Comfortable working in a highly collaborative, learning environment.

Education

* Graduate in finance, banking, economics or related discipline with postgraduate qualifications strongly desired.

Responsibilities

Analytics
* Credit analysis of a variety of residential mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities (RMBS/ABS);
* Credit risk modeling, including cash flow and simulation models;
* Legal document review;
* Monitoring of macro-economic and industry conditions and trends;
* Writing accurate, insightful and relevant credit research;
* Representing Moody’s at external outreach events, such as seminars, conferences and one-on-one meetings.
* Active contribution to fostering a culture of excellence at Moody’s.

Research & Outreach
* Author compelling sector-related research, including sector comments and sector outlooks; ability to balance research and outreach responsibilities with daily transaction activity.
* Cultivate and manage relationships with senior securitisation investors and intermediaries, and the press/media.
* Participate in presentations at conferences, attend industry events, and key stakeholder meetings to help raise the visibility and leadership of Moody’s franchise throughout the region.


Leadership
* Participate in key strategic projects to support team effectiveness and success in the region.
* Ability to form constructive working relationships with diverse staff located throughout region.

About the Team

Moody’s Structured Finance Group is responsible for assigning and monitoring ratings to securities backed by pools of residential mortgage loans, auto loans and other types of collateral in Australia and New Zealand. The team is growing, but closely knit, located in Sydney. Moody’s has been recognized as the Australian Structured Finance Rating Agency of the Year in the KangaNews Awards in 2022 and 2023.

The Structured Finance Analyst is within the surveillance team, responsible for credit analysis of Australian and New Zealand securitisation deals. You will also work on wide-ranging research projects and pursue thought leadership initiatives to enhance our internal analytics and external impact.

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.

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