Director - Credit Analyst Structure Finance & FIG Moody's Local

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Skills and Competencies

• Minimum 15 years in credit analysis or structured finance, with at least 5 years in leadership roles.
• Deep expertise in structured finance markets and rating methodologies; broad credit experience in banking, managed funds, or insurance.
• Proven track record managing teams and driving change; inspires confidence and motivation.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail in complex credit assessments.
• Advanced English proficiency; excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines; outstanding organizational and time-management abilities.
• Demonstrates resourcefulness, resilience, and a customer-oriented, market-centric perspective.
• Upholds Moody’s standards of independence and ethical conduct; works effectively across teams and geographies.
• Advanced knowledge of structured finance products (RMBS, ABS, CDOs, CLOs, etc.) and financial institution analysis.
• Experience with rating methodologies, risk assessment, and regulatory frameworks (local and global).
• Proficiency in financial modeling, scenario analysis, and use of analytical platforms; programming skills (Python, SQL) are a plus.
• Ability to validate complex models and ensure analytical excellence in both SFG and FIG domains.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or related field; Master’s preferred.
• Certifications such as CFA, FRM, or CAIA are a plus.

Responsibilities

We are hiring for a new Director position that combines leadership of the Structured Finance Group (SFG) and Financial Institutions Group (FIG) in Mexico. This is a unique opportunity to oversee credit analysis and ratings for both structured finance instruments and domestic financial institutions, including banks, insurance companies, and managed funds. The role is fundamental to ensuring the credit quality of a diverse portfolio, driving research and outreach strategy, and supporting ratings operations and best practices.

• Leadership & Team Management: Supervise analysts and associates, ensuring balanced workload, professional growth, and team development across SFG and FIG.
• Responsible for overseeing Mexican domestic market banking, insurance franchises, and the managed investments team. Some of these issuers finance themselves through structured debt, hence a structured finance experience is required.
• Analytical Oversight: Validate methodologies and rating processes for structured products (RMBS, CMBS, ABS, CLO, etc.) and financial institutions.
• Governance & Compliance: Ensure adherence to Moody’s policies, regulatory requirements, and independence standards.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Represent Moody’s Local Mexico in meetings with issuers, investors, and regulators; enhance relationships and market outreach.
• Strategic Initiatives: Drive process improvements and technology adoption to enhance efficiency and quality.
• Research Leadership: Lead the research agenda, generate analytical ideas, and manage research projects.

About the team

The Director will lead a team of Lead Analysts and Associates, overseeing credit analysis and ratings for both structured finance and financial institutions. The role ensures analytical excellence, regulatory compliance, and alignment with Moody’s global standards while fostering team development and stakeholder engagement. 

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.