Senior Vice President (Leveraged Finance)

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Skills and Competencies

• 12+ years of experience in leveraged finance, credit analysis, investment banking, or a related financial services field, with a strong track record in credit ratings, risk management, and senior leadership roles across EMEA
• Strong people management and leadership capabilities, including experience setting clear objectives, managing performance, providing regular feedback, and fostering an inclusive, high-performance culture across geographically dispersed teams
• Deep expertise in leveraged finance markets, including high-yield bonds, leveraged loans, private credit, and evolving capital markets across EMEA
• Strong analytical judgment with the ability to assess and interpret complex capital structures and transactions across diverse jurisdictions and regulatory environments
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the credibility to represent Moody’s at senior levels with external stakeholders
• Proven ability to build and sustain relationships with corporate issuers, private equity sponsors, intermediaries, investors, and media across multiple EMEA markets
• Demonstrated experience leading, mentoring, and developing high-performing, geographically dispersed teams
• Strong collaboration skills, with a track record of working effectively across regions, functions, and product lines within a global organisation
• Forward-thinking mindset with the ability to contribute to data, digitalisation, and process innovation initiatives
• Strong commitment to operational excellence, risk management, and regulatory compliance, including familiarity with EMEA regulatory frameworks (e.g., ESMA, FCA and other regional authorities)
• Demonstrated proficiency in leveraging AI tools and technologies to enhance analytical output and productivity, with a commitment to responsible use and continuous learning

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, business, or a related field; advanced degree preferred

Responsibilities

This role leads Moody’s EMEA Leveraged Finance Research & Outreach strategy, amplifying the franchise’s voice and strengthening market impact across the region.

• Execute the Corporate Finance Group (CFG) strategy for Leveraged Finance Research & Outreach across EMEA, enhancing research publications, digital assets, thought leadership, and market engagement
• Represent Moody’s internally and externally, clearly articulating the firm’s analytical perspectives on leveraged finance trends and credit risk across EMEA markets
• Serve as a subject-matter leader on leveraged finance themes, identifying emerging regional and global trends and ensuring consistency in analytical viewpoints on complex transactions
• Maintain and expand strong relationships with key stakeholders, including high-yield issuers, private equity sponsors, financial intermediaries, investors, media, and regulatory bodies across EMEA
• Collaborate closely with regional leveraged finance teams, sector rating groups, and Commercial Strategy & Solutions (CSS) to drive analytical excellence, innovation, and coordination
• Partner with the Private Credit franchise to deliver a cohesive, high-impact One Moody’s approach to analysis and market engagement
• Lead and develop a team of leveraged finance professionals, guiding research contributions, mentoring analysts, and supporting career development
• Serve as Rating Committee Chair and Credit Estimates approver, ensuring analytical rigor and adherence to Moody’s methodologies and policies
• Drive data, digitalisation, and process initiatives focused on standardisation, harmonisation, automation, and operational efficiency across the region
• Ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies, maintaining the highest standards of integrity, governance, and risk management

About the Team

The EMEA Leveraged Finance team sits within Moody’s Ratings’ Corporate Finance Group and plays a pivotal role in shaping the firm’s analytical and market-facing perspective across one of the most dynamic segments of the regional credit markets. Guided by the Global Head of Leveraged Finance, the team works closely with rating analysts, sector specialists, private credit teams, and global counterparts to deliver high-impact research, market outreach, and thought leadership.

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.