Job Description

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The Role:

The Model and Methodology Development Group at Moody's Ratings (MR) is a group of professionals who oversee the development and publication of all methodologies, models, scorecards, and tools for the rating agency. We are looking for an AVP in the Methodology Vision Team to shape the future of Moody’s methodologies analytics, content and documentation.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 8 years of experience in a business analyst capacity with a strong focus on financial models
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with a proven ability to analyze complex data and processes
• Experience with creating and improving processes, particularly in a structured and analytical environment
• Experience leading and synthesizing customer and/or user views into critical requirements
• Proficiency in Vizio and/or Lucid charts a plus
• Highly organized and efficient, with the ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects
• Experience working with and leading self-directed teams
• Customer-focused in defining quality and establishing priorities

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance, Mathematics, Financial Engineering, Mathematical Finance, or a related field

Responsibilities:

Define the Vision and Requirements

• Analyze variations in model analytics and identify commonalities
• Facilitate cross-functional meetings within Moody’s Ratings, including Moody’s Technology and key stakeholders, to achieve the objectives of the Methodology Vision.
• Define business process requirements and identify with process owners and product owners any opportunities to enhance the methodology process.
• Lead the requirements of a comprehensive document and authoring management system to streamline the storage, retrieval, and update of all documents.
• Develop data requirements in the analytical workflow, ensuring robust data analysis and process optimization.
• Identify opportunities to simplify/streamline operational efficiencies in the methodology process, leveraging analytical insights to drive improvements.

Implement and Promote the Methodology

• Implement methodology library initiatives in partnership with Moody’s Technology and other partners.
• Drive adoption of the methodology content templates in the Methodology process and how they are being used.
• Promote the use of accepted data definitions, common reference data, and sound data usage practices.

Monitor and Control

• Develop clear metrics to monitor success and progress.
• Design and implement clear controls to handle risk along the process, ensuring analytical rigor and process integrity.

About the team:

The Model and Methodology Development Group (MMDG) at Moody’s is responsible for developing and publishing all new methodologies and revisions to existing methodologies, as well as the related models, scorecards, and analytical tools used in Moody’s Ratings.

The Methodology Vision Team is responsible for the development and operationalization of the Methodology, Model, and Scorecard Vision, including the efficient delivery and consistency in the documentation around the analytics supporting our methodologies.

For US-based roles only: the anticipated hiring base salary range for this position is [[$134,400.00 - [[$194,850.00, 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.

Moody’s is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, 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.

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