VP-Senior Credit Officer / MRG

LGBT Great; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in London seeks a Credit Analyst with over 10 years of experience in credit analysis focusing on financial institutions. The role involves reviewing and approving credit rating methodologies, collaborating with diverse teams, and leading in-depth annual reviews. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong analytical skills and ability to work under pressure. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to Moody's analytical excellence.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in credit analysis focusing on financial institutions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve global credit rating methodologies.
• Act as a voting member of the Methodology Review Committee.
• Lead in-depth annual reviews of rating methodologies.

Skills

Credit analysis experience

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Verbal communication skills

Collaborative teamwork skills

Ability to work under pressure

AI and data analysis tools

Knowledge of Moody's methodologies

Education

Undergraduate degree

Masters

Job description

At 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. Moody's is transforming how the world sees risk. As a global leader in ratings and integrated risk assessment, we're advancing AI to move from insight to action-enabling intelligence that not only understands complexity but responds to it. We decode risk to unlock opportunity, helping our clients navigate uncertainty with clarity, speed, and confidence.

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.

Skills and Competencies

• 10+ years of experience in credit analysis focusing on financial institutions to provide expert judgment on complex banking, insurance, and/or private credit methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to effectively evaluate new and existing methodology proposals and identifying potential issues with rigor and precision.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills to clearly articulate complex analytical concepts and review findings to senior management, rating groups, and external stakeholders.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills. Necessary for working effectively within the Methodology Review Committee and with diverse teams across Moody's to achieve consensus.
• Ability to work under pressure with multiple priorities. This is crucial for managing multiple projects and meeting tight deadlines for methodology reviews and approvals.
• Ability to leverage AI and data analysis tools to enhance research, identify trends, and improve the efficiency of the methodology review process.
• Knowledge of Moody's rating methodologies is desired.

Education

• Demonstrable experience working in credit analysis
• Undergraduate degree and/or Masters

Responsibilities

• Review and approve global credit rating methodologies, with a primary focus on the Financial Institutions Group (FIG), to ensure analytical integrity and quality.
• Act as a voting member of the Methodology Review Committee (MRC), reviewing and approving new and updated credit rating methodologies, assessments, and models globally.
• Lead in-depth annual reviews of existing rating methodologies to ensure they remain robust, relevant, and effective.
• Apply deep subject matter expertise to projects primarily related to the Financial Institutions Group (FIG), including banks, insurance, and private credit.
• Serve as a senior analytical resource for targeted rating committee reviews and take a lead role in addressing compliance-related queries.
• Collaborate with key internal stakeholders, including the Rating Group, the Methodology and Model Development Group, and senior management.
• Engage with external parties such as market participants and, at times, regulators on methodology-related topics.

About the team
Our Methodology Review Group (MRG) team is responsible for the independent review and approval of all credit rating methodologies used globally across Moody's. By ensuring the integrity, rigor, and consistency of our methodologies, the MRG plays a critical role in maintaining the quality and credibility of our ratings. By joining our team, you will be part of a highly visible group with exposure to a wide range of business lines and asset classes, contributing directly to the foundation of Moody's analytical excellence.

Moody's is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.
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.
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