VP-Ratings (REIT/Digital Infrastructure/Gaming)

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

Job summary

Moody's Investors Service in New York seeks a Vice President - Ratings to manage high-yield and investment-grade corporate credits in the REIT/Digital Infrastructure/Gaming team. You will deliver rigorous credit analysis, maintain sector expertise, and engage with issuers and the broader marketplace to uphold Moody's reputation as a trusted source of credit insight.

The role requires 8+ years of credit and financial analysis, strong communication, and the ability to interact with C-suite

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8+ years of substantial credit and financial analysis experience.
• Strong analytical ability and technical skills in accounting, financial statement and cash flow-based analysis, capital structures and debt documentation.
• Knowledge of corporate credit, commercial real estate, data centers, project finance, and the ability to analyze complex debt structures preferred.
• Intellectual curiosity, honesty, thoroughness, sound judgment and ability to work independently and in a team.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly and succinctly verbally and in writing.
• Outstanding people skills with the ability to build strong professional relationships at all levels, including C-suite, and represent the Moody's brand credibly and effectively.
• Diligence, sense of ownership and ability to meet tight deadlines with high quality outcomes.
• Adaptable, with a change mindset and willing to learn new technologies and tools.
• Committed to continual learning and growth, authentic and passionate about caring for and inspiring others, engaging with multi-cultural awareness.
• Basic understanding of artificial intelligence concepts, with curiosity and enthusiasm for learning how AI tools can be used to improve processes and drive efficiency. Interest in exploring AI systems and a willingness to develop awareness of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use.

Responsibilities

• Ensure ratings accuracy for the assigned portfolio through rigorous and timely credit analysis
• Maintain an in-depth knowledge of relevant sectors and issuers
• Articulate robust credit views and make recommendations to rating committees
• React promptly to new developments and market events
• Build rapport with management teams and the broader marketplace, communicating critical credit views that enhance Moody's Ratings' relevance, expand our brand and reputation as a trusted source of credit insight
• Publish topical, thought-leading, forward-looking, and transparent research reports
• Collaborate at all levels internally; coach junior associates and develop their credit skills
• Cultivate relationships with the highest level of professional integrity, transparency, and fairness
• Embrace new technologies that support efficiency and process improvement
• Embody Moody's values

Skills

Credit analysis

Financial analysis

Accounting

Debt documentation

Corporate credit knowledge

Communication skills

Executive engagement

Team collaboration

AI awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

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.

Skills and Competencies

• Minimum of 8+ years of substantial credit and financial analysis experience
• Strong analytical ability and technical skills in accounting, financial statement and cash flow-based analysis, capital structures and debt documentation
• Knowledge of corporate credit, commercial real estate, data centers, project finance, and the ability to analyze complex debt structures preferred
• Intellectual curiosity, honesty, thoroughness, sound judgment and ability to work independently and in a team
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly and succinctly verbally and in writing
• Outstanding people skills with the ability to build strong professional relationships at all levels, including C-suite, and represent the Moody's brand credibly and effectively
• Diligence, sense of ownership and ability to meet tight deadlines with high quality outcomes
• Adaptable, with a change mindset and willing to learn new technologies and tools
• Committed to continual learning and growth, authentic and passionate about caring for and inspiring others, engaging with multi-cultural awareness
• Basic understanding of artificial intelligence concepts, with curiosity and enthusiasm for learning how AI tools can be used to improve processes and drive efficiency. Interest in exploring AI systems and a willingness to develop awareness of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use

Education

• Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred

Responsibilities

This role is responsible for delivering rigorous credit analysis, maintaining sector expertise, and engaging with issuers and the broader marketplace to uphold and expand Moody's reputation as a trusted source of credit insight.

• Ensure ratings accuracy for the assigned portfolio through rigorous and timely credit analysis
• Maintain an in-depth knowledge of relevant sectors and issuers
• Articulate robust credit views and make recommendations to rating committees
• React promptly to new developments and market events
• Build rapport with management teams and the broader marketplace, communicating critical credit views that enhance Moody's Ratings' relevance, expand our brand and reputation as a trusted source of credit insight
• Publish topical, thought-leading, forward-looking, and transparent research reports
• Collaborate at all levels internally; coach junior associates and develop their credit skills
• Cultivate relationships with the highest level of professional integrity, transparency, and fairness
• Embrace new technologies that support efficiency and process improvement
• Embody Moody's values

About the Team

The North America Corporate Finance Group (CFG) is hiring a VP - Ratings to manage a portfolio of high-yield and investment-grade corporate credits in the REIT/Digital Infrastructure/Gaming team. This high-profile opportunity is ideal for someone eager to apply strong credit and analytical expertise while engaging with C-suite executives and the broader marketplace.

For US-based roles only: the anticipated hiring base salary range for this position is$200,000.00-$290,000.00, 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. For more information on the Securities Trading Program, please refer to the Securities Trading Policy on Moody’s Compliance Expo page. Please note: STP categories are assigned by the hiring teams and are subject to change over the course of an employee’s tenure with Moody’s.