VP, Municipal Ratings & AI-Driven Credit Analytics

Moody's

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 200,000 - 290,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Parental leave

Paid time off

401(k) plan with company contribution

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Moody's Investors Service is seeking a highly experienced Vice President to deliver best-in-class credit analysis within the Municipal Supported Products team. You will rate and surveil complex debt instruments, including credit-supported deals, tender option bonds, and prepayment structures, while collaborating with legal counsel, underwriters, and bankers to ensure rating accuracy.

You will apply advanced financial modeling, contribute to methodology development, and engage in market-facing

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred, ideally with a focus in finance, real estate, economics, statistics, public policy, public finance, or law
Experience reading and analyzing legal documents, including indentures, loan agreements, credit agreements, and legal opinions
Cash flow modeling experience, preferably related to bond transactions

Responsibilities

Serve as a sector or domain expert responsible for delivering consistently high-quality credit analysis and maintaining rating accuracy within their area
Rate and surveil a broad variety of complex debt instruments that typically have some form of credit support or enhancement, including letters of credit, gas and electric prepayment deals, cash collateralized transactions, and tender option bonds
Collaborate with analysts across the department on transactions with unique structural elements, such as USDA bond anticipation notes and guarantees
Typically handle high-profile or complex credits and serve as a domain-level expert for internal and external stakeholders
Contribute to research development, authoring sector-leading insights and participating in cross-sector analytical work
Maintain strong external relationships within their domain and represent Moody's in market-facing discussions
Support methodology thinking, contribute to strategic projects, and help advance AI-enabled analytical and workflow improvements
Act as day-to-day coaches for more junior and Apprentice Analysts, providing technical guidance, feedback, and support