Assc Dir- Analytics&Modeling

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Employer: Moody’s Analytics, Inc.

Title: Associate Director - Analytics & Modeling

Location: 400 Howard Street, Suite 400, San Francisco, CA 94105

Duties: Work closely with senior staff members, researchers, and business analysts to assess clients’ business needs relative to the development, customization, and implementation of sophisticated risk management solutions. Coordinate projects, including CCAR/DFAST stress testing, PD/LGD/EAD model design and implementation, and credit impairment analysis. Conduct quantitative components of projects. Work with empirical researchers and data analysts to turn sophisticated research findings into applicable solutions with a particularly focus on the implementation and deployment of software for the purpose of regulatory reporting and credit risk analysis. Interpret risk metrics, create presentations and reports on analytic findings, hold discussions with internal stakeholder and clients support, and maintain stress testing, impairment methodologies, and related software implementations. Implement, test, and maintain methodologies and code for the purpose of structured asset portfolio risk assessment. Perform Python code implementation, testing and documentation of complex, structured asset derivative valuation and risk computations in our new portfolio credit risk solution. Provide C++ code and methodology support for stressed expected loss and impairment products. Make product code performance improvements for greater computation speed and stability.

Requirements: Requires a Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, or a closely related quantitative field plus at least two (2) years of experience as a Data Analyst, Quantitative Analyst, or in a related position performing econometric, statistical, or financial modeling. Must have experience with the following: applying knowledge of mathematical finance, probability theory or stochastic calculus, statistics, and time series analysis; conducting econometric, statistical, and financial modeling for risk management, corporate finance, or accounting; conducting statistical analysis using programming tools, including Matlab, Python, and R; and applying software development skills, including working with object-oriented programming languages such as C++ or C#.

For US-based roles only: the anticipated hiring base salary range for this position is $120,890 to $243,650/yr, depending on factors such as experience, education, level, skills, and location. This range is based on a full-time position. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for incentive compensation. Moody’s also offers a competitive benefits package, including not but limited to medical, dental, vision, parental leave, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, life, disability, and accident insurance, a discounted employee stock purchase plan, and tuition reimbursement.

To apply, please submit resume through careers.moodys.com or via e-mail at hrbox28@moodys.com. Please refer to Job Ref. 11264.

For US-based roles only: the anticipated hiring base salary range for this position is $120,890 to $243,650, depending on factors such as experience, education, level, skills, and location. This range is based on a full-time position. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for incentive compensation. Moody’s also offers a competitive benefits package, including not but limited to medical, dental, vision, parental leave, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, life, disability, and accident insurance, a discounted employee stock purchase plan, and tuition reimbursement.

Moody’s is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Moody’s also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about a reasonable accommodation, or need assistance with completing the application process, please email accommodations@moodys.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only, and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications

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This position may be considered a promotional opportunity, pursuant to the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.

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