Avp Ratings

The AVP role is an internally facing role requiring regular and extensive interactions with the R&R function. Strong collaboration with R&R is expected to successfully deliver on the ROC/RRS/R&R operating model.

This is a critical role providing incumbents with management experience, extensive interaction with analyst and managers in R&R and the opportunity to shape ROC and the broader RRS/R&R relationship.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Direct credit-related management of associates include:

- Management of analytical work quality and consistency for assigned portfolio produced by associates. Provide analytical oversight to associates including:

- Review of quantitative assessment of financial statements and economic/market data
- Review research produced on specific issuers, general credit trends, or sector related issues
- Implement appropriate QA on the associate analytical work.
- Ensure high quality analytical work is provided to R&R/RRS in accordance with agreed parameters/Service Level Agreements; strong collaboration with R&R is expected to enhance the quality and timeliness of the credit analysis.
- Manage associates’ portfolio/workflow allocation; review responsibilities periodically and suggest potential changes to next level manager; coordinate work demands from various stakeholders:

- Assign associates to discrete work items and credit portfolios as appropriate; assign ad hoc tasks to associates as appropriate.
- Partner with R&R lead analysts and RRS Management to ensure that work gets assigned to appropriate levels within RRS.
- People management responsibilities of associates include:

- Participate in recruitment, selection and onboarding activities for “class” and ad hoc hiring.
- Manage performance evaluation process of associates; provide ongoing coaching and feedback to associates as appropriate.
- Identify and monitor high performing associates and provide input into the promotion process.
- Drive stronger performance management culture by identifying and proactively managing underperformance.
- Mentor and develop staff, including facilitation of career development planning and opportunities; Encourage employees to take responsibility for their career goals.
- Assign relevant training to support associate development (e.g., methodology, asset class training).
- Proactively seek opportunities to enhance existing process efficiencies.

Minimum undergraduate/ first level degree (e.g. Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent qualifications).

At least 5-7 years’ experience of credit and ratings analysis (in specified LOBs/asset classes);
Experience/desire to manage, train and mentor junior support associates

Familiarity with Moody’s rating process and services; analyst workflow; compliance policies and procedures; rating business regulatory requirements

Service-orientated, to ensure R&R analysts receive strong, timely support and both R&R & RRS groups are working effectively as a team

Strong written and oral communications

Capable of achieving high level of credibility with analysts and broader MIS functions

Ability to multi-task and reprioritize as business priorities change.

Proficient in MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint

The ROC department is responsible for producing analytical components in support of Moody’s Ratings and Research function. In addition, this department will provide support for surveillance requirements and partner with R&R to provide the necessary support for issuer and investor interactions.

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.

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