VP Mgr-Ratings & Research Support GCC

Moody's Corporation; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Moody's Corporation in Bengaluru seeks an senior analytics leader with extensive credit and financial data analysis experience. The role focuses on guiding data, ratings, and research functions while mentoring teams and driving process improvements.

The successful candidate will work with senior stakeholders, oversee complex data tasks, and apply finance concepts to support ratings and research initiatives. Strong Excel and AI curiosity are valued.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in credit and financial data analysis.
• Experience interpreting financial statements and applying fundamental finance concepts.

Responsibilities

• Lead managers, people and projects supporting data, ratings, research and analytics.
• Guide junior team members and drive process improvements.
• Own quality and timely execution of complex BAU tasks: data analysis, research, and methodology.
• Manage workload distribution, timelines and provide feedback for accuracy and excellence.
• Drive cross-functional projects (e.g., methodology updates, GCC transitions).
• Attract, hire, and retain high-performing analytical talent.

Skills

Credit analysis

Financial statement analysis

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Advanced Excel

English communication

AI literacy

Education

Degree in Finance, Economics, or Business

CA / CFA / FRM preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

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.

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.