VP, Senior Research Analyst Leveraged Finance and Loss Given Default

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. 

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

• 6+ years of credit/bankruptcy experience, including database development and research
• Strong analytical orientation
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to confidently represent leveraged finance research externally with research clients and the media and, internally with credit analysts in various groups including CFG, SFG, FIG, and Private Credit
• Diligence, sense of ownership and ability to meet tight deadlines with high quality outcomes
  

Education
Bachelor's degree required and advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

VP, Senior Analyst specializing in Leveraged Finance and LGD, responsible for producing research, developing databases, and working with market participants.

• Ability to successfully interact with different market participants, presenting Moody’s view.
• Present research that reflects data visualization and presentation skills as well as an innovative and creative but rigorous approach.
• Build rapport internally and with investors 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.

LGD

• Producing LGD research for investors that supports credit ratings and research across rating groups within MIS based on LGD data. Coverage includes CFG and SFG with an interest in expanding in FIG and Private Credit.
• Providing ongoing research and analysis of US resolved corporate defaults and monthly data.
• Developing a database and subsequent research regarding resolved corporate defaults in EMEA and eventually other asset classes.
• Increasing efficiency and digitalization in the process of documenting LGD and LGD-related data.

Private Equity

• Developing research regarding the credit performance (downgrade, default, and recovery) of private equity-backed issuers in EMEA
• Increasing efficiency and digitalization in the process of documenting private equity-related data

Leveraged Finance

• Contributing to Leveraged Finance data and research, including potential correlation of LGD data to other credit metrics, especially covenants
• Working directly with market participants regarding the LGD database, analysis, and associated Leveraged Finance research.
• Facilitating the integration of new AI and technological tools in close collaboration with the Data & Analytics (D&A), AI Analytics, and Moody’s Rating Technology (MR Tech) teams into our LGD analysis.

About the team

The LGD Team is a globally-oriented team currently working from New York. It analyzes and publishes findings on LGD for investors and the broader market, including in-depth industry-focused, regional, and long-term trend reports

For US-based roles only: the anticipated hiring base salary range for this position is $198K - $250K, 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, national origin, citizen status, marital status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, 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 accommodations@moodys.com. 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.

Click here to view our full EEO policy statement. Click here for more information on your EEO rights under the law. Click here to view our Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination statement. Click here to view our Notice to New York City Applicants.
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.