AVP/ VP Mgr-Ratings & Research Support GCC

Moody's Investors Service; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Moody's Investors Service in Bengaluru seeks a senior analytics leader with 10+ years in credit and financial data analysis to guide data, ratings and research teams. You will mentor managers, drive cross-functional projects and ensure rigorous execution of complex analyses, while integrating responsible AI practices and stakeholder collaboration.

The role emphasizes leadership, autonomy, and the application of advanced Excel and Office tools to deliver high-impact insights for ratings and risk

Qualifications

• 10+ years in credit and financial data analysis with strong grounding in interpreting financial statements.
• Ability to perform holistic analysis to support ratings and research with autonomy for advanced tasks.
• Proficient in technical/operational deliverables with strong organization to manage multiple projects.
• Comfortable interacting with senior stakeholders and mentoring diverse teams.
• Interest in AI concepts and responsible AI practices for risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage managers, people and projects supporting data, ratings, research and analytics.
• Lead data operations and team performance across levels.
• Own quality and timely execution of complex BAU tasks—data analysis, research, methodology.
• Manage workload, timelines and provide feedback for accuracy and excellence.
• Drive process improvements and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.
• Contribute to cross-functional projects (methodology updates, RRS GCC transitions).
• Attract, hire, develop, and retain high-performing junior analytical talent.

Skills

Credit analysis

Financial data analysis

Stakeholder comms

Mentoring/leadership

English fluency

Advanced Excel

AI concepts

Team management

Data interpretation

Autonomy

Education

Degree in Finance, Economics, or Business

CA/CFA/FRM preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Generative AI tools

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.

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 in credit and financial data analysis, with strong grounding in interpreting financial statements and applying fundamental finance concepts.
• Extensive working knowledge of applicable methodologies with ability to perform holistic analysis to support ratings and research with autonomy for most advanced/bespoke tasks
• Proficient in technical and operational aspects of deliverables, with strong organizational and multitasking skills to manage multiple projects independently
• Comfortably and professionally interact with various senior stakeholders on a wide range of topics
• Experienced in mentoring and managing diverse teams with a dependable and collaborative approach
• Fluent in English with excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal abilities
  Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong command of Microsoft Office tools
• Basic understanding of AI concepts (Generative AI tools and Agentic AI systems etc) with curiosity and enthusiasm for learning how AI tools can be used to improve processes and drive efficiency leveraging these technologies for research, analysis, or workflow optimization.
• Interest in exploring AI systems and a willingness to develop awareness of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use

Education

• Degree in Finance, Economics, or Business or qualified CA
  CFA/ FRM preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage managers, people and projects supporting data, ratings, research, analytical outreach and apply technical knowledge to guide junior team members and lead process improvements
• Lead data operations and team performance, ensuring alignment, motivation, and delivery across all levels
• Own quality and timely execution of complex BAU tasks—data analysis, research, and methodology—with initial reviews and coaching
• Manage workload distribution, monitor timelines, and provide feedback to ensure accuracy and excellence
• Drive process improvements, manage transitions, and maintain strong stakeholder relationships
• Lead or contribute to cross-functional projects (e.g., methodology updates, transitions to RRS Global Capability Centers)
• Attract, hire, develop, and retain high-performing junior analytical talent

About the team

Being part of the RRS Global Capability Centers provides a unique opportunity to foster skills that are valuable to any future career in the financial services industry. The RRS GCC teams perform a range of data, analytical and research services that contribute to the overall credit analysis function performed by the rating groups. By joining our team, you will be a part of exciting work in the global capability centers.

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.