Assistant Director - Quant Financial Analyst

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

• Required
  • Minimum 5 years of professional experience in C++ programming, with a proven track record of delivering scalable and impactful solutions
  • Strong analytical computing and algorithmic problem-solving skills
  • Solid understanding of advanced programming concepts, including performance optimization and memory management
  • Demonstrated passion for identifying and solving complex problems
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly and concisely convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
• Preferred
  • Academic background or hands-on experience in quantitative finance, particularly in areas such as financial risk modeling, fixed income analysis, or balance sheet management
  • 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

• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy high-quality, scalable, and maintainable software solutions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust features aligned with business objectives
• Conduct code reviews and participate in technical discussions to promote best practices
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues to ensure system reliability, scalability, and performance
• Champion continuous improvement in software quality, development processes, and system architecture
• Document and communicate technical decisions and solutions effectively across teams and stakeholders

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.