Experience Level: Experienced Hire

Categories:

• ESG Analytics, Data & Research

Location(s):

• 7 World Trade Center, 250 Greenwich Street, New York, New York, 10007, US

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

• Must have 3-6 years prior credit assessment experience in banking, insurance, financial services or government industries.
• Solid understanding of financial reporting of corporate or municipal entities and experience in reviewing and interpreting them.
• Strong knowledge of the project finance markets or municipal debt markets and an understanding of key issues affecting these markets would be highly advantageous.
• Strong quantitative aptitude and proven analytical skills.
• Good IT competency skills including advanced Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to prioritize multiple projects. Strong communication skills, written and verbal.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, accounting, business, public policy or a similar technical field.
• Masters degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as lead analyst covering a portfolio of infrastructure and project finance credits, including conducting analysis, preparing rating recommendations, presenting to rating committees, leading issuer meetings, publishing research, interacting with investors and bankers, and presenting at industry events.
• Ensure robust broad thinking about credit and rating consistency across regions and sectors.
• Conduct initial and ongoing credit analysis on a dedicated portfolio of issuers, including project finance entities and municipal infrastructure entities such as airports, public power, toll roads, and seaports.
• Perform and present in-depth fundamental credit analysis on a regular basis to rating committees and other internal analytical meetings to assign and maintain credit ratings.
• Research and write for publication, and execute presentations to a high-quality standard on credit trends, opinions, and topical issues.
• Maintain relationships with high-profile issuer clients, investors, and intermediaries, with frequent interaction with investors and intermediaries.

About the team

Join our team as a PPIF - Analyst, where you will act as a lead analyst covering a growing portfolio of infrastructure and project finance credits. The team covers infrastructure and project finance issuers covering energy, such as power projects, pipelines, LNG facitilies, and municipal utilities; transportation, including airports, toll roads, bridges, and seaports; digital assets, including data centers; as well as socia infrastructure. Our team is dedicated to conducting in-depth credit analysis, preparing rating recommendations, and maintaining relationships with high-profile clients in the municipal infrastructure and project finance sectors. As a PPIF - Analyst, you will have the opportunity to present at industry events, interact with investors and bankers, and contribute to the publication of research on credit trends and opinions. If you have a strong background in finance, economics, or accounting, and possess excellent analytical and communication skills, we are looking for you to join our dynamic team and make a meaningful impact in the world of credit analysis and infrastructure finance.

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For US-based roles only: the anticipated hiring base salary range for this position is [[$133,100.00 - [[$192,950.00, 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, 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.

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