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Moody's Investors Service

VP-Leveraged Finance

new york, NY

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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

6+ years of credit/bankruptcy experience, including database development and research

Strong analytical orientation

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to confidently represent leveraged finance research externally with research clients and the media and, internally with credit analysts in various groups including CFG, SFG, FIG, and Private Credit

Diligence, sense of ownership and ability to meet tight deadlines with high quality outcomes

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 degree required; advanced degree preferred

Responsibilities

VP, Senior Analyst specializing in Leveraged Finance and LGD, responsible for producing research, developing databases, and working with market participants.

Interact with different market participants to present Moody's analytical views and perspectives

Present research that reflects data visualization and presentation skills as well as an innovative, creative, and rigorous approach

Build rapport internally and with investors 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

Produce LGD research for investors that supports credit ratings and research across rating groups within MIS based on LGD data, with coverage including CFG and SFG and an interest in expanding into FIG and Private Credit

Provide ongoing research and analysis of US resolved corporate defaults and monthly data

Develop a database and subsequent research regarding resolved corporate defaults in EMEA and eventually other asset classes

Develop research regarding the credit performance (downgrade, default, and recovery) of private equity-backed issuers in EMEA

Contribute to Leveraged Finance data and research, including potential correlation of LGD data to other credit metrics, especially covenants, and work directly with market participants regarding the LGD database, analysis, and associated Leveraged Finance research

Increase efficiency and digitalization in the process of documenting LGD, LGD-related, and private equity-related data

Facilitate the integration of new AI and technological tools in close collaboration with the Data & Analytics, AI Analytics, and Moody's Rating Technology teams into our LGD analysis

About the Team

The LGD Team is a globally-oriented team currently working from New York. It analyzes and publishes findings on Loss Given Default for investors and the broader market, including in-depth industry-focused, regional, and long-term trend reports. The team plays a critical role in supporting credit ratings and research across Moody's rating groups and is committed to advancing digitalization and the responsible integration of AI-driven tools to enhance the quality and efficiency of its analytical work.

For US-based roles only: the anticipated hiring base salary range for this position is$171,100.00-$248,050.00, 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 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.

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new york, NY, 10261, US

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