Senior VP, Ratings & Research Franchise — Saudi Arabia

PassFort; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Moody's is seeking a senior analyst to strengthen its Ratings & Research presence in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf Cooperation Council. The role requires credible engagement with senior stakeholders on credit topics, backed by strong knowledge of rating methodologies and regional dynamics.

You will lead regional analytical initiatives, build senior relationships across public and private sectors, and contribute to cross-border research and governance in a matrixed organization.

Qualifications

• Advanced academic background in Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Advanced degree and/or CFA qualification is preferred.
• Extensive experience in credit analysis and ratings.
• Fluency in Arabic is required for senior stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen Moody's Ratings' analytical franchise and market presence in Saudi Arabia and the wider GCC.
• Act as the senior analytical franchise representative for Ratings & Research in Saudi Arabia, engaging on credit, research, and rating-related matters with credibility and authority.
• Drive the development of Moody's Ratings' analytical franchise in Saudi Arabia by contributing to long-term strategic positioning, market visibility, and stakeholder confidence.
• Build and maintain senior relationships with key local stakeholders across public and private sectors, including government entities, regulators, government-related entities, financial institutions, corporates, investors, and other market participants.
• Partner with rating group lead analysts and management teams to support consistency of analytical messaging and alignment with Moody's credit standards, methodologies, and rating processes.
• Shape and coordinate the research agenda for Saudi Arabia and GCC-related credit topics, including authoring or commissioning selective, high-impact thematic and analytical research.

Skills

Credit analysis

Rating methodologies

Stakeholder engagement

Arabic fluency

AI concepts

Market intelligence

Education

Finance/Economics degree

CFA preferred

Job description

Moody's is seeking a senior analyst to strengthen its Ratings & Research presence in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf Cooperation Council. The role requires credible engagement with senior stakeholders on credit topics, backed by strong knowledge of rating methodologies and regional dynamics.

You will lead regional analytical initiatives, build senior relationships across public and private sectors, and contribute to cross-border research and governance in a matrixed organization.