Senior VP, Methodology & AI Innovation Lead

Moody; New York (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

Moody’s is transforming how the world sees risk, uniting top minds to create robust methodologies and responsible AI applications within the VP-Methodology Development Group. The team advances credibility and transparency across Moody’s Ratings while embracing innovation.

Lead low and medium‑level methodology projects, author key documents, and coordinate submissions for Methodology Review Group approval. A base US salary range is listed, with incentives and strong benefits expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree in economics, finance, business, or other quantitative field preferred
• CFA designation is a plus
• 10+ years of experience in credit analysis, preferably within Structured Finance
• Strong quantitative and analytical problem-solving abilities
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with clear, logical writing

Responsibilities

• Lead low and medium methodology development projects and collaborate across teams to ensure analytical robustness and transparency
• Lead projects using Agile principles to develop sector and cross-sector methodologies and assessment frameworks
• Collaborate with MMDG teams, other CSS teams and rating teams to ensure analytical robustness and transparency
• Author methodology documents that meet internal standards and regulatory requirements
• Prepare submission packages for Methodology Review Group approval
• Assist with ad-hoc quantitative and analytical projects
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures

Skills

Credit analysis

Quantitative skills

Communication

Cross-team collaboration

Organizational skills

Team player

AI concepts

AI risk awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

CFA designation a plus

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Moody’s is transforming how the world sees risk, uniting top minds to create robust methodologies and responsible AI applications within the VP-Methodology Development Group. The team advances credibility and transparency across Moody’s Ratings while embracing innovation.

Lead low and medium‑level methodology projects, author key documents, and coordinate submissions for Methodology Review Group approval. A base US salary range is listed, with incentives and strong benefits expected.