VP-Ratings (REIT/Digital Infrastructure/Gaming)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Parental leave

Paid time off

401(k) plan with employer match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Accident insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Moody's North America CFG seeks a VP-Ratings to manage high-yield and investment-grade credits in the REIT/Digital Infrastructure/Gaming space. You will lead rigorous credit analyses, engage with issuers, and articulate views to rating committees, advancing Moody’s brand and trusted insights.

Expect interaction with C-suite executives, cross-market collaboration, and opportunities to leverage AI-empowered processes while upholding a strong ethical framework and industry leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; master’s degree preferred.
• 8+ years of credit and financial analysis experience.
• Strong analytical and communications skills; ability to interact with C-suite.

Responsibilities

• Deliver rigorous credit analysis for assigned portfolio.
• Maintain sector expertise and issuer knowledge.
• Articulate credit views and present to rating committees.
• React promptly to market developments and events.
• Build rapport with management teams and the marketplace.
• Publish topical, forward-looking research reports.
• Coach junior associates and develop their credit skills.
• Embrace new technologies to improve efficiency.
• Uphold Moody’s values with integrity, transparency, and fairness.

Skills

Credit & financial analysis

Accounting & cash flow

Corporate credit & CRE

Communication skills

C-suite relationships

Independent & team work

AI tools familiarity

Continuous learning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Let's begin! VP-Ratings (REIT/Digital Infrastructure/Gaming) (15280)

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
• accident insurance
• a discounted employee stock purchase plan
• 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.