AVP - Ratings (Sub-Sovereign)
On-siteLondon, England, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Lead credit analysis and research for UK sub-sovereign issuers, focusing on housing associations, by auditing financial statements and business plans to assess credit quality. Monitor developments affecting assigned credits while maintaining a strong understanding of relevant accounting, regulatory, and sector trends. Present clear, forward-looking recommendations at rating committees and produce high-quality research on issuers and key credit themes. Build relationships with external stakeholders and represent Moody's through meetings and investor briefings. Collaborate with regional and global colleagues to support consistent analytical standards, coach junior staff, and complete documentation in line with internal standards. Leverage artificial intelligence tools to enhance research processes and identify emerging credit trends.
Required Qualifications
- Strong financial statement analysis skills, with the ability to assess audited accounts, business plans and financial performance indicators for complex public sector or sub-sovereign issuers
- Solid understanding of accounting principles
- Experience analysing credit risk, public finance, real estate, housing associations, local governments, universities, transport, nonprofits, or other sub-sovereign sectors
- Strong quantitative, analytical and judgement skills, with the ability to interpret complex information and form clear, forward-looking credit views
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to present analysis clearly to internal committees and external stakeholders
- Highly organised and able to manage a portfolio of issuers independently, balancing competing priorities, deadlines and documentation requirements
- 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 responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use
- Graduate degree, in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, Statistics, Public Administration, or a related field
Desired Qualifications
- Certified Financial Analyst qualification, accounting qualification, or equivalent professional experience would be advantageous
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