VP-Senior Analyst (Corporate Finance Group)

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Department Description

For more than 115 years, Moody's Ratings has been a leading provider of credit ratings, research, and risk analysis helping businesses, governments, and other entities around the globe to anticipate, adapt and thrive in this era of exponential risk.

Within Moody’s Ratings, the US Corporate Finance Group (CFG) is responsible for the fundamental credit analysis that underpins our ratings for both public and private non-financial US corporates across a wide range of industries.

CFG is hiring a Vice President, Senior Analyst who will manage a portfolio of investment and speculative-grade companies within an industry team.

This is a high-profile opportunity for someone who is passionate about credit analysis and engaging with C-suite executives and the broader marketplace.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure ratings accuracy for your portfolio through rigorous and timely credit analysis. Maintain an in-depth knowledge of relevant sectors and issuers.

Articulate robust credit views and make recommendations to rating committees.

• Build rapport with management teams and the broader marketplace, communicating critical credit views that enhance Moody’s Ratings’ relevance, expand our brand and reputation as a trusted source of credit insight.
• Publish topical, thought-leading, forward-looking, and transparent research reports.
• Collaborate at all levels internally; coach junior associates and develop their credit skills.
• Cultivate relationships with the highest level of professional integrity, transparency, and fairness.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8+ years of substantial credit and financial analysis experience. Strong analytical ability and technical skills in accounting, financial statement and cash flow-based analysis, capital structures and debt documentation.
• Intellectual curiosity, honesty, thoroughness, sound judgment and ability to work independently and in a team. Ensure a free exchange of perspectives in an inclusive and open-minded manner.
• Excellent communication skills. Able to communicate clearly and succinctly verbally and in writing.
• Outstanding people skills. Ability to build strong professional relationships at all levels (including C-suite) and represent the Moody’s brand credibly and effectively.
• Diligence, sense of ownership and ability to meet tight deadlines with high quality outcomes.
• Adaptable, with a change mindset and willing to learn new technologies and tools.
• Committed to continually learn and grow, authentic and passionate about caring for and inspiring others, engaging with multi-cultural awareness.
• Bachelor's degree required and master’s degree preferred.

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For US-based roles only : the anticipated hiring base salary range for this position is $192,500 - $279,200 , 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.

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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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