Sr Modeling Services Analyst

Moody's Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan with company contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

Moody's Corporation seeks a Senior Modeling Services Analyst to help clients apply catastrophe models to real-world risk management challenges. You will join the Model Success team, bringing scientific rigor and practical guidance across perils from hurricanes to cyber.

You will handle day-to-day client support, drive complex requests to resolution, and deliver training sessions while collaborating with Product and Model Development teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field such as Mathematics, Engineering, Physics, Statistics, Economics, Earth or Climate Sciences, Risk Management or Insurance.
• Experience with catastrophe modelling or advisory work is preferred.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key point of contact for clients across Moody's models and products.
• Drive resolution of complex, time-sensitive client requests and advise on outcomes.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Develop deeper expertise in Financial Models and (re)insurance workflows and expand knowledge over time.
• Deliver technical guidance and lead client training sessions.
• Collaborate with Product and Model Development teams to support client outcomes.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to a high-performing team culture.
• Improve self-serve materials and documentation from client interactions.

Skills

Catastrophe risk modelling

Client‑facing communication

Complex requests resolution

Explain technical concepts

Moody's catastrophe models

SQL or R

AI concepts in risk management

Learning new domains

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Tools

Risk Modeler

SQL

R

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.

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.

Skills and Competencies

• Relevant professional experience in catastrophe risk modelling or a related discipline, ideally with exposure to client‑facing or advisory work and a focus on Financial Models and (re)insurance workflows
• Strong client‑facing communication skills; ability to handle technical or sensitive conversations and adapt style to steer discussions toward positive outcomes
• Demonstrated ability to independently drive resolution of complex, varied, and time‑sensitive customer requests, exercising sound judgment on when to escape or reprioritize
• Proven ability to translate technical and scientific concepts clearly for both technical and non‑technical audiences, verbally, in writing, and in presentations
• Familiarity with Moody's catastrophe models and associated software (e.g., Risk Modeler) preferred; proficiency with data manipulation tools such as SQL or R is an advantage
• Demonstrated ability to learn new domains quickly, applying prior knowledge to pivot into new topic areas and broaden modelling expertise over time
• Demonstrated proficiency in artificial intelligence concepts, with hands‑on experience using AI tools to streamline workflows and enhance operational efficiency. Proven ability to implement AI‑powered solutions to solve business challenges. Demonstrates a growing awareness of AI risk management and a commitment to responsible and ethical AI use

Education

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field, including Mathematics, Engineering, Physics, Statistics, Economics, Earth or Climate Sciences (Geology, Geophysics, Seismology, Meteorology), Risk Management, or Insurance

As a Senior Modeling Services Analyst, you will serve as a trusted technical advisor helping clients apply Moody's catastrophe models to real-world risk management challenges.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key point of contact for clients, handling day‑to‑day support requests across the full range of Moody's models and products, from rapid problem solving to in-depth analysis and interpretation
• Independently drive successful resolution of complex and varied customer requests, taking ownership of time‑sensitive, high‑priority, or sensitive cases and knowing when to escape or consult
• Communicate effectively with customers, navigating technical or sensitive conversations to achieve positive outcomes
• Develop and apply deeper expertise in Financial Models and (re)insurance workflows, while expanding knowledge across other catastrophe modelling perils over time
• Deliver technical guidance and lead training sessions for clients and internal colleagues
• Build and maintain productive working relationships with Product and Model Development teams to support collaboration and successful client outcomes
• Support and guide junior team members, contributing to their development and helping foster a high‑performing team culture
• Leverage client interactions and experience to continuously improve self‑serve materials and documentation for broader customer use

About the Team

The Model Success team at Moody's exists to ensure that our clients get great value from their investments in our catastrophe models and data. We are a global team of outstanding professionals who bring diverse backgrounds in science, risk, and insurance, united by a shared passion for helping customers succeed. We ensure that our clients make knowledgeable and efficient use of our constantly evolving suite of leading catastrophe models, spanning perils from hurricanes and earthquakes to cyber and climate change. We thrive on collaboration, take pride in meaningful work, and embrace a culture where technical curiosity, inclusion, and a bias for action drive everything we do. By joining our team, you will be part of exciting, high‑impact work at the intersection of science and risk management, supported by colleagues who are as committed to your growth as they are to our clients' success.

For US‑based roles only: the anticipated hiring base salary range for this position is$94,500.00-$137,100.00, 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 or creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital or familial status,sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, 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

For San Francisco positions, qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

This position may be considered a promotional opportunity, pursuant to the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.

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.