Director, Quant Analytics & Risk Modeling

EF; New York (NY); On-site; USD 192,000 - 278,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Parental leave

Paid time off

401(k) plan with company match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Moody’s Analytics seeks a senior researcher to lead enhancement of quantitative models for the asset management sector. You will develop new solutions leveraging Moody’s data, collaborating with research teams, and delivering client-ready insights.

You will publish content on timely market themes and support client meetings with subject matter expertise. The role reports to the Managing Director, with dotted-line to the Head of Strategy, and requires in-person work at the New York office (at

Qualifications

• Quantitative modeling with ML for financial/credit risk
• Strong written content (articles, white papers, blogs) in English
• Excellent verbal communication; ability to present to varied audiences

Responsibilities

• Lead enhancement and maintenance of quantitative modeling solutions for asset management
• Collaborate with research teams to develop new models and publish research
• Support client engagement; accompany Sales and Customer Success to meetings; travel domestically
• Publish thought leadership content on market themes using Moody’s data and solutions
• Report to the Managing Director, Research and Innovation, and cooperate with Sales, Marketing, and Communications teams
• Work in person at Moody’s 7 World Trade Center; schedule determined (at least weekly)

Skills

Quantitative modeling

Machine Learning

Written communication

Verbal communication

Project management

AI tools

Python

R

Credit risk domain

Leadership by influence

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree or relevant experience

Tools

Python

R

Job description

Moody’s Analytics seeks a senior researcher to lead enhancement of quantitative models for the asset management sector. You will develop new solutions leveraging Moody’s data, collaborating with research teams, and delivering client-ready insights.

You will publish content on timely market themes and support client meetings with subject matter expertise. The role reports to the Managing Director, with dotted-line to the Head of Strategy, and requires in-person work at the New York office (at