VPRatings (REIT/Digital Infrastructure/Gaming)

15280 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. Skills and Competencies * Minimum of 8+ years of substantial credit and financial analysis experience * Strong analytical ability and technical skills in accounting, financial statement and cash flow-based analysis, capital structures and debt documentation * Knowledge of corporate credit, commercial real estate, data centers, project finance, and the ability to analyze complex debt structures preferred * Intellectual curiosity, honesty, thoroughness, sound judgment and ability to work independently and in a team * Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly and succinctly verbally and in writing * Outstanding people skills with the ability to build strong professional relationships at all levels, including C-suite, and represent the Moody's brand credibly and effectively * Diligence, sense of ownership and ability to meet tight deadlines with high quality outcomes * Adaptable, with a change mindset and willing to learn new technologies and tools * Committed to continual learning and growth, authentic and passionate about caring for and inspiring others, engaging with multi-cultural awareness * 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 useEducation * Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferredResponsibilitiesThis role is responsible for delivering rigorous credit analysis, maintaining sector expertise, and engaging with issuers and the broader marketplace to uphold and expand Moody's reputation as a trusted source of credit insight. * Ensure ratings accuracy for the assigned portfolio through rigorous and timely credit analysis * Maintain an in-depth knowledge of relevant sectors and issuers * Articulate robust credit views and make recommendations to rating committees * React promptly to new developments and market events * Build rapport with management teams and the broader marketplace, communicating critical credit views that enhance Moody's Ratings' relevance, expand our brand and reputation as a trusted source of credit insight * Publish topical, thought-leading, forward-looking, and transparent research reports * Collaborate at all levels internally; coach junior associates and develop their credit skills * Cultivate relationships with the highest level of professional integrity, transparency, and fairness * Embrace new technologies that support efficiency and process improvement * Embody Moody's valuesAbout the TeamThe North America Corporate Finance Group (CFG) is hiring a VP - Ratings to manage a portfolio of high-yield and investment-grade corporate credits in the REIT/Digital Infrastructure/Gaming team. This high-profile opportunity is idea