AVP – RMBS recruitment
Responsibilities
The Role / Responsibilities:
Responsibilities will include assuming lead analyst role for the rating of US RMBS, Canadian covered bond transactions and other securitizations of mortgage-related collateral. The analysis will include analyzing data, deal structures, legal documents and cash flows; performing reviews of originators and servicers and writing timely, accurate and insightful press releases and transaction reports. The candidate is also expected to publish timely and in-depth research reports, interact effectively with market participants and speak knowledgeably at conferences and investor briefings.
Qualifications
MBA or Master's Degree in Economics, Finance, Statistics or Mathematics, with at least 5 years finance-related analytical experience, preferably involving residential mortgage products. Strong academic record (both graduate and undergraduate); fluency in spoken and written English and strong writing skills required. Solid computer spreadsheet software skills mandatory, additional statistical packages strongly preferred. Knowledge of, and practical experience in, financial/bond markets and cash flow modeling preferred, and programming experience (VBA) a positive. Strong oral and written communication capabilities, ability to manage multiple projects, work closely with others as well as independently to produce accurate, detailed work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment is a must.
Department
The successful candidate will join our Residential Mortgage Backed Securities (RMBS) team in New York City, which is responsible for rating RMBS and Canadian covered bond transactions.
Working at Moody's
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Equal Employment Opportunity
Moody's is an equal opportunity employer.
Security Trading Policy-STP
Candidates receiving an offer to join Moody's Investors Service or Moody's Shared Services will be required to disclose their securities holdings and those of their family members as defined by Moody's Policy for Securities Trading. Such holdings will be reviewed by the hiring manager during the offer process to identify any potential conflicts of interest. Moody's Human Resources department shall inform the prospective employee of any potential conflicts and remediation actions required. Any formal offer of employment is contingent upon the Candidate's agreement to comply, in advance of employment, with remediation requirements identified by Moody's.
