VP - Senior Analyst (Methodology Development Group)

Moody's
London

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

  • 10+ years of experience in credit analysis within Structured Finance
  • Strong quantitative skills and analytical problem-solving ability
  • Proven ability to author credit rating methodologies and familiarity with legal documents is a plus
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills with logical, well-structured writing
  • Ability to resolve differing analytical viewpoints, including complex credit situations, and work collaboratively across teams
  • Highly organized, disciplined, and efficient in managing workflow and priorities
  • Strong team player with proactive, flexible, and ethical approach
  • Demonstrated proficiency in artificial intelligence concepts, with hands-on experience using AI tools to streamline workflows and enhance operational efficiency
  • Demonstrates a growing awareness of AI risk management and a commitment to responsible and ethical AI use

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree in economics, finance, business, or other quantitative field preferred
  • CFA designation is a plus

Responsibilities

Lead methodology development projects and collaborate across teams to ensure analytical robustness and transparency.

  • Lead projects using Agile principles to develop sector and cross-sector methodologies and assessment frameworks
  • Collaborate with MMDG teams, other CSS teams and rating teams to ensure analytical robustness and transparency
  • Author methodology documents that meet internal standards and regulatory requirements
  • Prepare submission packages for Methodology Review Group approval
  • Contribute to improvements in methodology development processes and eliminate inefficiencies
  • Assist with ad-hoc quantitative and analytical projects
  • Ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures

About the Team

Our Methodology Development Group (MDG) team is responsible for creating and publishing rating methodologies used globally across all sectors and asset classes. By joining our team, you will contribute to developing robust analytical frameworks that support Moody’s Ratings’ commitment to transparency and consistency. We embrace innovation and responsible AI adoption to enhance methodology development and operational efficiency.

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.
Posted 2026-05-30

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