VP, Credit Ratings & Methodology Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & vision insurance

Parental leave

Paid time off

401(k) plan with company match

Stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Moody’s MDG team develops and publishes rating methodologies used globally across sectors and asset classes. You will contribute to robust analytical frameworks that support transparency and consistency, with a focus on AI adoption and responsible use.

The role emphasizes collaboration across teams, delivery of rigorous methodologies, and adherence to internal standards and regulatory requirements, in a dynamic ratings environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required; advanced degree in economics, finance, business or other quantitative field preferred.
• CFA designation is a plus.
• Experience in credit analysis, preferably within Structured Finance.

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 skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Organizational skills

Team player

AI literacy

AI risk awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree in economics/finance/quantitative field

CFA designation

Tools

AI tooling

Job description

Moody’s MDG team develops and publishes rating methodologies used globally across sectors and asset classes. You will contribute to robust analytical frameworks that support transparency and consistency, with a focus on AI adoption and responsible use.

The role emphasizes collaboration across teams, delivery of rigorous methodologies, and adherence to internal standards and regulatory requirements, in a dynamic ratings environment.