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Let's begin! AVP-Analyst (Structured Finance Group) (6262)

Moody's Investors Service, New York, NY


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Description

The individual will primarily be responsible for the analysis of the quantitative, structural and credit aspects of corporate CLOs and other structured credit transactions, publishable research, and special projects intended to enhance Moody's analytics and research. The individual will be expected to lead rating committees and offer their analysis of the potential credit impact of the terms of the transaction documents. The individual will help review the legal documentation of structured finance credit transactions, typically CLOs.

Responsibilities

  • Model cash flow CLOs and analyze their transaction documents for the purpose of determining credit risk and ratings. Prepare rating committee memos and present rating recommendations to rating committees
  • Conduct legal analysis and review for structured credit transaction and asset-level documents for the purpose of determining credit risk and rating
  • Communicate with clients, including arrangers, issuers, investors, and outside legal experts
  • Write publishable research, including transaction-related reports, articles on credit issues affecting the industry, and deliver public presentations
  • Participate in on-site operations reviews of issuers
  • Work on projects that enhance rating analysis and processes


Qualifications

  • Qualifications
  • Law degree with 2 - 3 years of legal experience in structured finance or related discipline or MBA or Master's degree in Applied Mathematics, Financial Engineering or related quantitative field with at least 6 years as an analyst or related occupation, involving credit analysis for CDOs and complex structured credit transaction.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills essential
  • Strong modeling skills and experience with MS Excel, Moody's CDOEdge, and Moody's CDOROM™ software
  • Ability analyze and interpret legal documents and to identify a transaction's credit strengths and weaknesses
  • Experience leading and working with teams on projects
  • Strong analytical orientation
  • Sound judgment, highest ethical standards and capable of complying with extensive rules, policies, and procedures


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For US-based roles only: the anticipated hiring base salary range for this position is (($160,100)) - (($232,100)), 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 [redacted] . 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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