Job Description

Location(s):

  • 7 World Trade Center, 250 Greenwich Street, New York, New York, 10007, US

Line Of Business: Structured Finance Group(SFG)

Job Category:

  • Credit Analysis & Research

Experience Level: Experienced Hire

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Description

Moody’s U.S. Corporate Asset-Backed Securities (ABS) New Ratings Team in the structured finance department is responsible for assigning new ratings to a wide variety of securitizations that are backed by corporate assets, including equipment loans/leases, rental cars, fleet lease, wireless towers, aircraft lease, dark fiber, music royalties, amongst others. The team produces timely and high-quality research on developing trends and events in these asset classes through sector and issuer comments and in-depth research reports, and also participates in industry conferences and conducts investor/issuer meetings.

The Structured Finance Group (SFG) within Moody’s Ratings is hiring an Vice President-Senior Analyst in New York City. Moody's Structured Finance Group offers an outstanding opportunity to explore career opportunities, mentorship, and long-term growth that best suits you, by deep-diving into research and analysis.

As a VP-SA, you have an opportunity to join the Corporate ABS new ratings team. The individual will develop strong cross-industry knowledge through hands-on credit analysis, methodology training, and collaborative engagement with new ratings and surveillance teams.

The individual will be primarily responsible for analyzing the portfolio, structural, legal, and other credit aspects of new U.S. Corporate ABS structured finance transactions and producing publishable research. The candidate will be expected to lead rating committees and offer their analysis of the legal and credit risk of the transactions, potential credit impact of the terms of the transaction documents and conduct appropriate market dialogue around transaction credit analysis. The individual is also expected to undertake special projects intended to enhance Moody's thought leadership in credit markets and operational efficiencies, including digital enablement projects.

Responsibilities

  • Act as lead analyst for new U.S. Corporate ABS transactions. Analyze transaction credit and legal risks, model cash flows and analyze transaction and legal documents to formulate rating recommendations and opinions
  • Communicate effectively with customers, including arrangers, issuers, investors, and outside legal experts
  • Represent the team in operational reviews, issuer and investor meetings, and industry events
  • Write publishable research, including transaction-related reports, articles and in-depth reports on credit issues affecting the industry

Qualifications

  • Advanced master’s degree in economics, statistics, applied mathematics, financial engineering or related quantitative field with relevant work experience. Or bachelor’s degree in economics, statistics, applied mathematics, financial engineering or related quantitative field with at least ten or more years of experience as a credit analyst.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
  • Strong modelling skills and ability to perform cash flow analysis using analytical tools, or willingness and ability to develop these skills
  • Sound judgment and highest ethical standards
  • Capable of developing independent opinions and defending own views clearly and succinctly
  • Professional, pro-active, collaborative, responsive
  • Highly organized and efficient, with ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines
  • Strong teamwork skills and works well with colleagues with different viewpoints
  • Ability to work on own initiative, without the need for close supervision

Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge of and work experience in Corporate ABS is desirable
  • Master's degree is highly desirable

Other considerations

  • Open to reviewing candidates with less years of experience with relevant skills for the role

For US-based roles only: the anticipated hiring base salary range for this position is [[$198,300 - [[$287,550, 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, national origin, citizen status, marital status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, 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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This position may be considered a promotional opportunity, pursuant to the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.

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