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The Role

The Cyber Credit Risk Associate will work with Senior Analysts to help monitor global cybersecurity regulatory, legislative, and technological developments. They will also assist with determining the credit impact of these developments on sectors and issuers across the Moody’s rated universe.

Specifically, the duties of Cyber Credit Risk Associate will include:

• Conduct regulatory, policy, and legal research and analysis related to cybersecurity developments impacting our issuers; synthesize information in an easy-to-digest manner for internal (and external) audiences highlighting key takeaways, potential implications, and recommended action items
• Monitor, analyze, summarize, and share conclusions from review of cybersecurity research published by leading technical vendors, governmental agencies, and academics in the field.
• Maintain a number of databases relating to cyber topics and generate summary analytics and findings that can be derived from this data collection. Areas of focus include: incident rates and software vulnerability exposure.
• Assist in drafting and editing materials, including one-pagers, opinions, talking points, special comments on legal and regulatory developments, requests for information, formal correspondence, and more.
• Assist in interacting with regulators, policymakers, and other influential third-party organizations and thought leaders
• Collaborate with peers across different rating teams and act as a subject matter resources to these teams.
• Track our overall engagement and manage compliance to develop and nurture long-term relationships

• Engage with academics, think tanks, and other outside validators to stay abreast of public policy debates around Cybersecurity

Experience/Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree/first-level degree required with Graduate/second-level (Masters, MBA, etc.) or CFA preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience.
• Excellent critical thinking skills, proven ability to draw conclusions from analyzing complex datasets
• Strategic problem solver who exhibits intellectual curiosity, open-mindedness, and ability to succeed when given a high degree of autonomy
• Strong verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of credit analysis and/or cybersecurity regulations and practices a plus
• Proactive and able to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
• Ability to work with limited support and thrive in a fast-paced environment, with accountability to clear targets, deadlines and outcomes.
• Experience in data analysis using Python, R, or matlab, preferred
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint,
• Execution-focused with an ability to juggle multiple priorities at once.

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.

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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