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**Ratings Operations Specialist II** provides comprehensive ratings processing support in New York. Key responsibilities include reviewing debt documents, applying guidelines, determining issuer qualification, and facilitating portfolio management. Experience in credit analysis, Excel prowess, and debt market familiarity are crucial. Relevant education includes a Finance or related degree. This role necessitates strong communication skills, adaptability, and detail-orientation. Moody's values diversity, promotes equal opportunities, and offers competitive benefits. Responsibilities and skills keywords: ratings process, debt documents, Excel, communication skills, adaptability, detail-oriented, Moody's.
- Compensation
- $56,200 – $81,550 USD
- City
- New York City
- Country
- United States
Currency: $ (USD)
Full Job Description
Ratings Operations Specialist II
New York, United States
At Moody's, we unite the brightest minds to turn todays risks into tomorrows opportunities. We do this by striving to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to be who they arewith the freedom to exchange ideas, think innovatively, and listen to each other and customers in meaningful ways. Moodys is transforming how the world sees risk. As a global leader in ratings and integrated risk assessment, were advancing AI to move from insight to actionenabling 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.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Solid verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to adapt to a changing environment and effectively prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines
- Familiarity with debt capital markets through coursework and/or relevant work experience preferred
- Prior experience reviewing financial and legal documentation
- Strong analytical and research skills with the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies
- Detail-oriented with the ability to apply established guidelines, procedures, and criteria accurately
- Basic understanding of artificial intelligence concepts, with curiosity and enthusiasm for learning how AI tools can be used to improve processes and drive efficiency. Interest in exploring AI systems and a willingness to develop awareness of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use.
- Bachelors degree in Finance or a related field
- Review lengthy debt documents, pricing supplements, and rating-relevant provisions to support the rating assignment process
- Apply established rules, guidelines, and procedures to assigned issuances submitted for rating consideration
- Determine qualification using defined criteria for existing published ratings or identify when additional analysis is required by the Lead Analyst
- Facilitate collection of required documentation and monitor news wires and market vendors for relevant debt market developments
- Support comprehensive issuance portfolio management and issuer relationship management activities as needed
- Research, identify, and escalate issuance discrepancies or conflicts and summarize findings for the Lead Analyst
- Interact with issuers, investors, and intermediaries as part of the rating process and provide timely responses to inquiries
- Develop knowledge of financial instruments, rating policies, and market practices while demonstrating flexibility in managing changing priorities and deadlines
For US-based roles only: the anticipated hiring base salary range for this position is $56,200.00 - $81,550.00, 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. Moodys 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.
Moodys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Moodys 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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Candidates for Moody's Corporation may be asked to disclose securities holdings pursuant to Moodys 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.
