VP-Senior Analyst (CFG)

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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

• 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.
• Intellectual curiosity, honesty, thoroughness, sound judgment and ability to work independently and in a team. Ensure a free exchange of perspectives in an inclusive and open-minded manner.
• Excellent communication skills. Able to communicate clearly and succinctly verbally and in writing.
• Outstanding people skills. 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 continually learn and grow, authentic and passionate about caring for and inspiring others, engaging with multi-cultural awareness.

Education

• Bachelor's degree required and master’s degree preferred.

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.

About the team

The US Corporate Finance Group (CFG) is hiring a VP - Senior Analyst who will manage a portfolio of high yield and investment grade corporate credits within the Basic Industries team coverage. This is a high-profile opportunity for someone who is passionate about demonstrating their credit and analytic competence while engaging with C-suite executives and the broader marketplace. The Basic Industries team within CFG covers a portfolio of companies in the chemicals, paper and forest products, metals and mining and construction industries.

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For US-based roles only: the anticipated hiring base salary range for this position is $198,300.00 - $287,550.00, 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.


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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.


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