Associate Lead Analyst 1- Structured Finance

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Team/Department Description

Moody’s U.S. RMBS Surveillance Team in the structured finance department is responsible for monitoring ratings on a wide variety of securitizations backed by residential mortgages and other similar products. Aside from timely commentary regarding any rating changes, the team produces timely and high-quality research on developing trends and events in the mortgage market through sector and issuer comments and in-depth research reports, and also participates in industry conferences and investor/issuer meetings.

Responsibilities

• Act as lead analyst for U.S. RMBS transaction surveillance. Analyze transaction credit and cash flows and transaction and legal documents to formulate rating recommendations and opinions
• Communicate effectively with customers
• Involvement in a variety of projects to improve our surveillance capabilities, both analytically and operationally. This could involve use of low code and/or no code solutions.
• Contribute to publishable research, including transaction-related reports, articles and in-depth reports on credit issues affecting the industry
• Act as a mentor to less experienced analysts in the team and RRS

Required Qualifications:

• Preferred degree in finance, economics, financial engineering or related quantitative field with relevant work experience.
• Working knowledge of structured finance analysis or credit analysis in a related field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills essential
• Strong Excel skills are needed. Modeling skills and experience running cash flow analysis or other structured finance analytical tools preferred
• Working knowledge of low-code/no-code platforms preferred
• Strong analytical orientation
• Working knowledge of legal matters involving structuring and operation of structured finance transactions
• Sound judgment and highest ethical standards
• Capable of developing independent opinions and defending own views
• Professional, pro-active, flexible, diligent and dependable
• Ability to adapt to changing market conditions and business environment
• Highly organized and efficient, with ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to work on own initiative, without the need for close supervision

For US-based roles only: the anticipated hiring base salary range for this position is [[$110,900]] – [[$160,850]], 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.

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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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