Sr Associate Business Development

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 & Qualifications:
•    1 – 3+ years of professional experience is preferred.
•    Basic knowledge of financial markets.
•    Previous business development, sales & marketing and/or public finance experience is desired.
•    Excellent communication & interpersonal skills.
•    Self-motivated, inquisitive, positive energy, professionalism & willingness to learn.
•    Strong time management skills (ability to effectively meet tight deadlines for multiple projects).
•    Must be a team player with excellent attention to detail & organizational skills.
•    Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint with willingness to embrace CoPilot and other AI tools.

Education:
•    Minimum of undergraduate degree (or equivalent) preferably in finance, accounting, business, economics or public administration.

Responsibilities:
•    Assisting in the delivery of a strategic business development plan to grow business & relationships with municipal bond issuers & intermediaries (financial advisors & investment bankers) in the U.S. Northeast region. 
•    Participate in meetings with issuers & intermediaries to update them on Moody’s Ratings processes & products (including sustainability, cybersecurity & digital finance) to secure new rating mandates & improve Moody’s market position.
•    Preparation of standard customer meeting materials & meeting logistics support, including accurate recording of meeting notes & follow- up items.
•    Attend external & internal conferences, briefings and events to develop key relationships.
•    Assist with monitoring market & customer activities to identify & assess new business opportunities.
•    Responsible for ensuring that the internal database (Salesforce) in relation to customer details is maintained accurately and in a timely manner.
•    Develop relationships with internal stakeholders (including Account Management & analytical team).
•    Assist with Public Finance-specific projects outside of the Northeast region.
•    Willingness to travel 40% of the time.

For US-based roles only: the anticipated hiring base salary range for this position is $93,600.00-$135,750.00, 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.

For San Francisco positions, qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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

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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.

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Please note: STP categories are assigned by the hiring teams and are subject to change over the course of an employee’s tenure with Moody’s.