AVP-Analyst (Corporate Finance Group)

Moody's Investors Service; New York (NY); On-site; USD 163,000 - 237,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an AVP, Senior Analyst to join their Corporate Finance Group. This pivotal role involves managing a portfolio of investment and speculative-grade companies within the real estate and gaming sectors. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in credit analysis, with the ability to engage effectively with C-suite executives. You will ensure ratings accuracy through meticulous analysis, publish insightful research reports, and foster relationships that enhance the company's reputation as a trusted source of credit insight. Join a team that values integrity, curiosity, and diverse perspectives, and contribute to shaping the future of credit ratings.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 6+ years of credit and financial analysis experience required.
• Strong analytical skills in accounting and financial statement analysis.

Responsibilities

• Ensure ratings accuracy through rigorous credit analysis.
• Build rapport with management teams and communicate credit views.
• Publish transparent research reports and coach junior associates.

Skills

Credit Analysis

Financial Analysis

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Relationship Management

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

Location(s):

• 7 World Trade Center, 250 Greenwich Street, New York, New York, 10007, US

Line Of Business: Corporate Finance Group(CFG)

Job Category:

• Credit Analysis & Research

Experience Level: Experienced Hire

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.

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.

Description

For more than 115 years, Moody's Ratings has been a leading provider of credit ratings, research, and risk analysis helping businesses, governments, and other entities around the globe to anticipate, adapt and thrive in this era of exponential risk.

Within Moody’s Ratings, the US Corporate Finance Group (CFG) is responsible for the fundamental credit analysis that underpins our ratings for both public and private non-financial US corporates across a wide range of industries.

CFG is hiring an AVP, Senior Analyst who will manage a portfolio of investment and speculative-grade companies within the real estate and gaming industry team. This is a high-profile opportunity for someone who is passionate about credit analysis and engaging with C-suite executives and the broader marketplace.

Responsibilities

• Ensure ratings accuracy for your portfolio through rigorous and timely credit analysis. Maintain an in-depth knowledge of relevant sectors and issuers. Articulate robust credit views and make recommendations to rating committees.
• Build rapport with management teams and the broader marketplace, communicating critical credit views that enhance Moody’s Ratings’ relevance, expand our brand and reputation as a trusted source of credit insight.
• Publish topical, thought-leading, forward-looking, and transparent research reports.
• Collaborate at all levels internally; coach junior associates and develop their credit skills.
• Cultivate relationships with the highest level of professional integrity, transparency, and fairness.
• Embody Moody’s values.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6+ years of substantial credit and financial analysis experience. Strong analytical ability and technical skills in accounting, financial statement and cash flow-based analysis, capital structures and debt documentation.
• Intellectual curiosity, honesty, thoroughness, sound judgment and ability to work independently and in a team. Ensure a free exchange of perspectives in an inclusive and open-minded manner.
• Excellent communication skills. Able to communicate clearly and succinctly verbally and in writing.
• Outstanding people skills. Ability to build strong professional relationships at all levels (including C-suite) and represent the Moody’s brand credibly and effectively.
• Diligence, sense of ownership and ability to meet tight deadlines with high quality outcomes.
• Adaptable, with a change mindset and willing to learn new technologies and tools.
• Committed to continually learn and grow, authentic and passionate about caring for and inspiring others, engaging with multi-cultural awareness.
• Bachelor's degree required and master’s degree preferred.

For US-based roles only: the anticipated hiring base salary range for this position is [$163,300 - $236,800, depending on factors such as experience, education, level, skills, and location. This range is based on a full-time position. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for incentive compensation. Moody’s also offers a competitive benefits package, including not but limited to medical, dental, vision, parental leave, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, life, disability, and accident insurance, a discounted employee stock purchase plan, and tuition reimbursement.

Moody’s is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion, national origin, citizen status, marital status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Moody’s also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about a reasonable accommodation, or need assistance with completing the application process, please email [e-mail]. This contact information is for accommodation requests only, and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.