Assistant Director - Structured Finance Implementation Consultant

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

• 4-6 years of experience in a bank or non-bank financial institution
• Strong knowledge of structured finance (especially collateralised loan obligations), private credit and fixed-income analytics
• Proven experience with project management methodologies and tools, with a track record of delivering complex client-facing projects
• Ability to analyse and interpret structured finance legal documents, compliance tests and performance metrics
• Proficiency in data analysis, cashflow modelling and performance testing, with technical skills in Excel and SQL and familiarity with data visualisation software
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities with a client-first mindset
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
• Preferred: Python skills for modelling transactions, and experience with project tracking and system monitoring tools
• Basic understanding of artificial intelligence concepts, with curiosity and enthusiasm for learning how AI tools can be used to improve processes and drive efficiency
• Interest in exploring AI systems and a willingness to develop awareness of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Computer Science or a related field

Responsibilities

Lead delivery of client-facing structured finance and private credit analytics implementations for clients across the US and EMEA.

• Oversee client-facing projects from initiation to completion, ensuring timely delivery, clear communication and alignment with client objectives
• Manage competing priorities, balancing client expectations with project scope, budget and timeline
• Configure data visualisation solutions and provide expertise in the installation, integration and customisation of fixed-income and private credit analytic solutions
• Analyse and interpret complex legal documents (e.g. offering memorandums and indentures) to model compliance reports, cashflow projections and performance tests
• Analyse loan tapes to ensure accurate data mapping and quality, and validate compliance reports and cashflow projections
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to cashflows, data accuracy and system performance
• Deliver training and ongoing support to clients, acting as a trusted advisor who recommends improvements aligned with their investment strategies and operational needs
• Collaborate with global project managers, developers, data analysts and business analysts, acting as a liaison between technical and non-technical stakeholders; travel occasionally to meet clients and provide on-site support

About the Team

Our Structured Finance Delivery team is responsible for implementing and supporting Moody's analytics solutions for clients in the structured finance and private credit markets. We help clients adopt our analytics platforms, improve the accuracy of their data and models, and get more value from their investment and operational workflows. By joining our team, you will be part of exciting work in structured finance and private credit analytics, based in London, where we are exploring and adopting AI to enhance how we deliver for clients.

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.