Senior Structured Finance Ratings Analyst

PassFort; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Moody’s Structured Finance Group in Sydney seeks an energetic analyst to lead credit analysis and assign ratings across a broad range of Australian and New Zealand securitisation transactions. You will contribute to innovation, research, and thought leadership while engaging issuers, intermediaries, and investors at senior levels.

You will monitor credit trends, macro developments, and industry conditions, and work closely with a collaborative team known for its strong culture and impact.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of analytical experience in finance or ratings.
• Knowledge of securitisation preferred; asset finance or project finance considered.
• Strong quantitative ability and cash flow analysis.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to simplify complex analyses.
• Ability to collaborate and work independently in a dynamic, customer-focused environment.
• Experience writing research is advantageous.
• Basic understanding of AI concepts and responsible AI practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform credit analysis and assign new ratings for RMBS/ABS in Australia and NZ; include asset and cash flow modelling and document review.
• Monitor credit trends, macro developments, and industry conditions.
• Undertake special projects enhancing thought leadership and digital enablement, including GenAI applications.
• Cultivate and manage relationships with securitisation issuers, investors, and intermediaries.
• Author sector research and outlooks while balancing outreach with daily transactions.
• Participate in conferences and stakeholder meetings.

Skills

Credit analysis

Securitisation knowledge

Cash flow modelling

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Research writing

GenAI awareness

Australian market knowledge

Education

Finance/Economics/Mathematics degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Moody’s Structured Finance Group in Sydney seeks an energetic analyst to lead credit analysis and assign ratings across a broad range of Australian and New Zealand securitisation transactions. You will contribute to innovation, research, and thought leadership while engaging issuers, intermediaries, and investors at senior levels.

You will monitor credit trends, macro developments, and industry conditions, and work closely with a collaborative team known for its strong culture and impact.