Sr Analytics & Modeling Analyst

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. Moody’s is transforming how the world sees risk. As a global leader in ratings and integrated risk assessment, we’re advancing AI to move from insight to action—enabling intelligence that not only understands complexity but responds to it. We decode risk to unlock opportunity, helping our clients navigate uncertainty with clarity, speed, and confidence.

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

• Looking for 3+ yrs of strong quantitative aptitude with the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and succinctly.
• Solid understanding of model development, design, implementation, and calibration practices.
• Proficiency in C#, Python, VBA, MATLAB, or similar programming languages.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to convey technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders.
• High attention to detail with strong analytical, organizational, and project‑management skills.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership of tasks, and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong understanding of core Generative AI principles and tools.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate globally and work across time zones.

Education

• Master’s or PhD in Finance, Financial Engineering, Mathematical Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

Role & Responsibilities

• Collaborate with multiple business lines and stakeholders to support methodology development across Structured Finance and Fundamental asset classes.
• Design, develop, calibrate and maintain credit rating models and scorecards used in Moody’s ratings process.
• Prepare comprehensive documentation throughout model development and calibration, ensuring transparency, replicability, and adherence to verification/validation standards.
• Research econometric, statistical, and mathematical techniques to enhance and evaluate model performance.
• Author or co‑author white papers to highlight modeling rigor, research depth, and methodological transparency for external audiences.
• Participate in training sessions for analytical staff.
• Support junior team members by offering guidance and training, to build their skills and encourage collaboration.
• Build strong working relationships with analytical teams; independently lead and manage stakeholder interactions for methodology projects.
• Mentor and guide junior team members to support their development and promote collaboration.
• Collaborate across global time zones as needed to support project delivery and stakeholder coordination.

About the Team

• Our Model Calibration & Analytics team within CSS is responsible for developing, calibrating, and maintaining all credit rating models and scorecards that underpin Moody’s Ratings’ analytical methodologies.
  By joining our team, you will contribute to:
• Advancing cutting‑edge quantitative models used across global credit markets.
• Enhancing transparency and analytical rigor through research and model documentation.
• Supporting innovation and quality in Moody’s end‑to‑end ratings process.

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.

Candidates for Moody's Corporation may be asked to disclose securities holdings pursuant to Moody’s Policy for Securities Trading and the requirements of the position. Employment is contingent upon compliance with the Policy, including remediation of positions in those holdings as necessary.

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Please note: STP categories are assigned by the hiring teams and are subject to change over the course of an employee’s tenure with Moody’s.