AVP - Analyst (Fund Finance)

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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

• 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 modeling
• Highly organized and efficient, with the ability to multi-task and able to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and learning
• Basic understanding of artificial intelligence concepts, with curiosity and enthusiasm for learning how AI tools can improve processes and drive efficiency

Education

• Master's in Finance, Economics, or a related discipline, or equivalent advanced qualification
• CFA/CAIA professional qualification would be highly beneficial

Responsibilities

• 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
• Represent Moody’s Ratings as a thought leader by presenting at industry conferences, webinars and podcasts, and authoring sector comments
• 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

About the Team

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.

Moody’s is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

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.