Analyst (Structured Credit)

Location(s): 7 World Trade Center, 250 Greenwich Street, New York, New York, 10007, USLine Of Business: Structured Finance Group(SFG)Job Category: Credit Analysis & ResearchExperience Level: Experienced HireAt 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.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.DescriptionThe successful candidate will join our structured credit surveillance team in New York. As a company, we pride ourselves on producing top-quality ratings and research, and being a leader in the market. The structured credit surveillance team is responsible for monitoring credit ratings for a portfolio consisting of 1000+ rated structured finance transactions. Within the structured credit surveillance team, the new hire will develop strong cross-industry knowledge through hands-on credit analysis and valuable skills in the financial services.Responsibilities Perform credit analysis for structured credit transactions backed by corporate assets (BSL CLO, SME CLO, CBO), bank debts (TruPS) or other types instruments (Project Finance CDO, Municipal CDO, SF CDO, Structured Notes). Monitor ratings of existing transactions, provide recommendations or feedback within context of other services (e.g., Rating Agency Confirmation or Pre-Implementation Feedback). Assign new ratings in refinancing/reset/new transactions as needed. Perform required functions related to issuance of new ratings such as authoring pre-sale/new issue reports, composing process release, and complete other administrative duties. Analyze asset pools, transaction structures and cash flows using Moody's methodologies and models, other quantitative or qualitative tools or methods, to formulate independent credit opinions and make recommendations to a rating committee or other discussion forum, review legal documents and other relevant third party reports and data. Lead meetings including on-site issuer/sponsor visits and communicate professionally with issuers/sponsors, investors and bankers, and other stakeholders and build relationships with investors, underwriters and issuers/sponsors and manage key strategic relationships. Develop and maintain up-to-date market intelligence on current developments impacting structured credit transactions and publish high quality research on pertinent credit events and sector trends. Contribute to other sector research such as outlooks. Lead and manage or contribute to key projects such as methodology updates, analytical processes, maintenance and improvement of Moody's models, tools, data, and processes, with opportunity (subject to business needs) to develop deep specialization in specific asset classes. Collaborate with colleagues, and mentor or train new or junior analysts. Follow established processes or guidance; demonstrate compliance with Moody's policy and applicable law or regulations.Qualifications Undergraduate degree (e.g. bachelor's) and/or Graduate degree (e.g., MBA, Master's) in Finance, Economics, Statistics, or related quantitative field.. Preferably 5 years' experience (with an Undergraduate degree) or 3 years' experience (with a Masters or equivalent degree) in structured finance credit analysis, and comprehensive knowledge of financial and fixed income markets. Strong Microsoft Office (especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) skills mandatory, strong statistical skills and ability to work with large data sets highly desired. Experience with programming (VBA, SQL, Python, R) a plus. Strong quantitative and analytical skills, and strong attention to detail Professional, proactive, flexible, diligent, and reliable, showing initiative sound judgment and highest ethical standards; Effective oral and written communication skills Demonstrated ability to work effectively with and contribute to a large and diverse team Demonstrated ability to prioritize and meet tight deadlines Prior experience in Collateralized Loan Obligations (CLOs) or leveraged finance a plusFor US-based roles only: the anticipated hiring base salary range for this position is [[$133,100 - [[$192,950, 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.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.Click here to view our full EEO policy statement. Click here for more information on your EEO rights under the law. Click here to view our Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination statement. Click here to view our Notice to New York City Applicants.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.Moody’s Corporation is a Government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as amended by the Jobs for Veterans Act of 2002, 38 U.S.C. 4212 (VEVRAA), which requires Government contractors to take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment: (1) disabled veterans; (2) recently separated veterans; (3) active duty wartime or campaign badge veterans; and (4) Armed Forces service medal veterans.VEVRAA Federal ContractorWe Request Priority Protected Veteran and Disabled Referrals for all of our locationsPlease contact Donna Hutchinson, Assistant Vice President, Talent Attraction for any questions regarding this listing.

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