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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

• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Strong modelling skills and ability to perform cash flow analysis using analytical tools, or willingness andability to develop these skills.
• Sound judgment and highest ethical standards.
• Capable of developing independent opinions and defending own views clearly and succinctly.
• Professional, pro-active, collaborative, responsive.
• Highly organized and efficient, with ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong teamwork skills and works well with colleagues with different viewpoints.
• Ability to work on own initiative, without the need for close supervision.
• Knowledge of and work experience in RMBS is desirable

Education

• Advanced master's degree in economics, finance, statistics, applied mathematics, financial engineering orrelated field with relevant work experience. Or bachelor's degree in economics, finance, statistics, applied mathematics, financial engineering or related quantitative field with at least ten or more years of experienceas a credit analyst.

Responsibilities

The individual will be primarily responsible for performing analysis to assign ratings on US RMBS structured finance transactions and producing publishable research. The candidate will be expected to lead rating committees and offer their analysis of the credit risk, including cash flow analysis of the transactions, potential credit impact of the terms of the transaction documents and conduct appropriate market dialogue around transaction credit analysis. The individual is also expected to undertake special projects intended to enhance Moody's thought leadership in credit markets and operational efficiencies, including digital enablement projects.

• Act as lead analyst for new issuance U.S. RMBS transactions. Analyze transaction credit and legal risks, model cash flows and analyze transaction and legal documents to formulate rating recommendations and opinions.
• Communicate effectively with customers, including arrangers, issuers and investors.
• Involvement in a variety of projects to improve our capabilities, both analytically and operationally.
• Represent the team in operational reviews, issuer and investor meetings, and industry events.
• Write publishable research, including transaction-related reports, articles and in-depth reports on creditissues affecting the industry.
• Assist the RMBS surveillance team where appropriate.
• Act as a mentor to less experienced analysts in the team and RRS.

For US-based roles only: the anticipated hiring base salary range for this position is$198,300.00-$287,550.00, 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.

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This position may be considered a promotional opportunity, pursuant to the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.

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