Moody's UK | AVP - Ratings (Fund Finance)

Responsibilities

• Represent Moody’s Ratings as a thought leader by presenting at industry conferences, webinars and podcasts, and authoring sector comments
• Our Funds and Asset Management team is responsible for delivering high-quality credit ratings and research, enhancing market transparency, supporting investor decision-making, and expanding our brand as a trusted source of credit insight.
• By joining our team, you will be part of exciting work in fund finance and asset management & contribute to the adoption of AI tools that improve analytical processes and drive efficiency across our ratings operations.
• Lead the analysis for assigning both new and surveillance ratings to fund finance transactions, including rated note feeders, subscription credit facilities, net asset value loans, and asset-backed lending facilities.
• Manage a portfolio of Funds and Asset Managers with responsibility for ongoing surveillance, credit assessments, and presentation of recommendations to rating committees.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with fund sponsors, lenders and arrangers to support analytical excellence and market insight.
• Collaborate with teams across Moody’s Ratings to drive excellence in our credit analysis.
• Contribute to methodology and technology development projects to enhance our analytical capabilities and efficiency.
• Mentor and coach junior rating analysts, supporting their professional growth and credit skills development.

Skills and competencies

• 5+ years of credit/risk assessment experience, with a proven track record in fund finance, asset management, or structured finance.
• Demonstrated understanding of asset management and fund finance sectors, including key players, and industry drivers.
• Excellent communication skills, with demonstrated public speaking and writing experience.
• Strong quantitative aptitude and analytical skills, with proficiency in financial modelling.
• Highly organized and efficient, with the ability to multi-task and able to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Basic understanding of artificial intelligence concepts, with curiosity and enthusiasm for learning how AI tools can improve processes and drive efficiency.

Moody's UK

Moody's UK is an employer hiring in India (sector: BFSI / Investments / Insurance).

Its finance, accounts, audit and tax openings in India are mostly in London.

• Industry: BFSI / Investments / Insurance