Ratings Operations Specialist II - 11193

Ratings Desk Associate

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.

As a Ratings Desk Associate, you will provide and coordinate a global comprehensive ratings processing service to Rating Analysts within various issuance products. The successful candidate will be responsible for all work related to a subset of deals which includes :

• Review lengthy debt documents and rating relevant provisions within the deal documents or pricing supplements.
• Apply various rules, guidelines, and procedures to a subset of issuance submitted for rating assignment.
• Determine qualification using defined criteria for current published rating or whether analysis is required by Lead Analyst.
• Facilitate gathering of all required documentation and regularly track news wires / vendors and appropriately flag relevant items / developments related to the debt markets.
• Develop broad-based knowledge of financial instruments, policies, and related business practices.
• Facilitate comprehensive issuance portfolio management and issuer relationship management where needed.
• Promptly and efficiently escalate, identify, and research issuance discrepancies, conflicts, or otherwise, and summarize findings for the Lead Analyst.
• Interact with issuers, investors, and intermediaries as part of the rating process.
• Provide professional and prompt resolution related to inquiries for both internal and external clients.
• Accept new challenges and demonstrate flexibility with last-minute changes in commitments 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. 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 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. 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.