Relationship Manager

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.

If you are excited about this opportunity but do not meet every single requirement, please apply! You still may be a great fit for this role or other open roles. We are seeking candidates who model our values: invest in every relationship, lead with curiosity, champion diverse perspectives, turn inputs into actions, and uphold trust through integrity.

Skills and Competencies

• 3–5 years’ business experience, preferably in client relationship management, sales, business development or accounting/finance capacity
• Solid understanding of financial markets and capital markets preferred
• Excellent verbal communication style and strong writing skills
• Self-starter with strong time management skills and ability to meet tight deadlines for multiple projects
• Ability to be proactive and exercise initiative
• Strong experience using MS Office, PowerPoint, Excel with willingness to embrace AI tools such as Copilot
• Experience with CRM platforms, including Salesforce is a plus
• Position requires approximately 20% US & Canada travel

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in related fields such as Economics, Finance, Marketing, or Accounting

Responsibilities
Serve as the commercial liaison for Project & Infrastructure Finance sector, recommending rating products and services while maintaining best-in-class customer service

• Assist in the delivery of a strategic development plan to grow business & relationships with project finance issuers & intermediaries (financial advisors & investors) in the US and Canada
• Manage the rating application process including sending, receiving and tracking applications with extensive follow-up
• Participate in issuer calls and visits to strengthen relationships, negotiate fees for less complex arrangements and demonstrate Moody’s value proposition
• Prepare for issuer interactions by sourcing and compiling relevant information
• Attend external & internal conferences, briefings and events to develop key relationships
• Assist with monitoring market & customer activities to identify & assess new business opportunities
• Adhere to compliance separation protocols while working with internal teams such as Legal, Ratings and Research Analysts, and Middle Office
• Generate documentation to support pricing approvals and exceptions, advise issuers of annual fee revisions and collect customer feedback
• Provide management with regular updates on pending transactions and key metrics
• Develop relationships with internal stakeholders (including larger Commercial team & Analytical team)
• Lead and contribute to ongoing and ad hoc projects using creative problem-solving skills and benefiting from flexible hybrid work arrangements

For US-based roles only: the anticipated hiring base salary range for this position is $112,000.00-$162,400.00, 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 [email protected]. 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 STP Quick Reference guide on ComplianceNet


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.