AVP - Ratings

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Skills and Competencies

• 5 to 7 years' experience in banking or financial services, preferably within structured finance
• Strong understanding of financial markets and broader business environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; native Japanese and professional English proficiency required
• Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to synthesize information into clear, reasoned insights
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to changing environments, and meet tight deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across stakeholders
• 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 exploring AI systems and a willingness to develop awareness of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use

Education

• Bachelor's degree required; postgraduate qualification (e.g., MBA/Master's) or equivalent academic

Responsibilities

This is a challenging high-profile role focused on delivering insightful credit analysis, ensuring rating accuracy, and engaging with market participants. You will develop deep expertise in the assigned asset class, contribute to thought-leading research, and play a key role in the end-to-end rating process, including active interaction with investors, issuers, and other stakeholders.

About the Team

Moody's Structured Finance Group is responsible for assigning and monitoring credit ratings for securities backed by pools of residential mortgage loans, auto loans, and other asset classes.

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.