Assc Dir- Analytics&Modeling

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Employer: Moody’s Analytics, Inc.

Title: Assc Dir- Analytics & Modeling

Location: 7 World Trade Center, 250 Greenwich Street, New York, NY 10007 (Principal place of business – telecommuting permitted)

Duties: Conduct theoretical and empirical research to measure credit risk, portfolio valuation, balance sheet management, and enterprise risk management that will be implemented in our prototypes and software solutions. 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. Assist with collection, cleansing, analysis, and statistical modeling of research data. Build and validate models for use with risk measurement calculations. Assist clients in implementation of relevant solutions using knowledge of internal portfolio and valuation framework. Provide support to sales teams and work closely with product management, software development and other internal teams. Develop and deliver high-quality presentations to clients and internal stakeholders. Implement and test research ideas through prototype and partner with product management and engineering teams to deploy completed research software solutions. Present research findings to audiences internally and externally. 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. Telecommuting Permitted (100% telecommuting position. Will consider applicants resident in the continental U.S.).

Requirements: Requires a Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Financial Engineering, Finance, Financial Economics, or a closely related quantitative field and six (6) months of experience as a Research Analyst or in a related position performing econometric and statistical modeling. Must have experience with the following: performing financial modeling and data mining; using machine learning algorithms with large scale financial data and geospatial data in cloud environments to identify and analyze market patterns and trends; applying knowledge of financial markets; conducting large scale data analysis within financial risk management; working with Python, R, and SQL; working with scientific Python stack (NumPy, Pandas, Polars, or related) and advanced AI and machine learning libraries (Scikit-Learn, Tensorflow, Pytorch, LangChain, OpenAI-Python, or related); and working with collaboration tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Git. Telecommuting Permitted (100% telecommuting position. Will consider applicants resident in the continental U.S.).

For US-based roles only: the anticipated hiring base salary range for this position is $112,778 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. 11320.

For US-based roles only: the anticipated hiring base salary range for this position is $112,778 - $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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