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

Responsibilities

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• Our Structured Finance Group team delivers independent credit ratings and research across a broad range of securitization and structured finance markets.
• By joining our team, you will work on complex and evolving financing structures, collaborate with experienced professionals across Moody's Ratings, and contribute to the adoption of innovative technologies, including AI-enabled solutions, that enhance analytical capabilities and operational efficiency.
• 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.
• Perform credit analysis for new and existing structured finance transactions across relevant asset classes, including the assessment of transaction structures, collateral performance, and key credit risks.
• Support the assignment and ongoing surveillance of credit ratings by conducting detailed quantitative and qualitative analysis and preparing rating committee materials.
• Monitor transaction performance and identify developments that may impact credit quality, ratings, or sector outlooks.
• Engage with issuers, arrangers, servicers, investors and other market participants to gather information and enhance analytical understanding of transactions and sectors.
• Contribute to and lead rating committee discussions by presenting analytical findings and recommendations supported by robust credit analysis.
• Collaborate with analysts, associates, and senior team members across Moody's Ratings to ensure consistency, quality, and efficiency in analytical processes.
• Contribute to methodology enhancements, technology initiatives, and process improvement projects, including the responsible adoption of AI-enabled tools.
• Support the development and mentoring of junior team members by sharing technical knowledge and best practices.

Requirements

• 5+ years of credit, risk assessment, capital markets, structured finance, banking, or related financial services experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of structured finance asset classes, securitization structures, and key market participants, including issuers, arrangers, investors, and servicers.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including financial analysis, cash flow assessment, and the ability to evaluate complex transaction structures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present analyses and recommendations clearly to internal and external stakeholders.
• Highly organized and efficient, with the ability to manage multiple transactions and priorities within tight deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality analytical work.
• Knowledge of addtional European languages, especially Dutch, is higly desirable.
• Basic understanding of artificial intelligence concepts, with curiosity and enthusiasm for learning how AI tools can enhance analytical processes, improve productivity, and drive operational efficiency.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related quantitative discipline.

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