AVP - Ratings Analyst (Legal Specialist) - Asset Backed Securities Group


Company:: Moody's Corporation
Location:: New York City, NY
Job Type:: Full Time
Category:: Sales & Trading

Yrs of Exp:: 2+ to 5 years
Posted:: 2/12/2013

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Job Description

Our views matter. So will yours.

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The individual will be primarily responsible for the analysis of the legal, structural and credit aspects of asset-backed securities (ABS), including commercial and esoteric assets, auto, credit card and student loan transactions, among others. The individual will also be responsible for publishable research, and special projects (such as analyzing the effects on credit and ratings of new case law, legislation, and regulation) intended to enhance Moody's analytics and research. The candidate will be expected to participate in rating committees and offer his or her analysis of the potential credit impact of the terms of the transaction documents. The AVP will work closely with other analysts in rating transactions, frequently under considerable time pressure in meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities
Analyze transaction documents for the purpose of determining credit risk and ratings
Communicate with clients, including arrangers, issuers, investors, and outside legal experts
Write publishable research, including transaction-related reports, articles on legal issues affecting the industry
Identify new legal issues and credit risks and contribute to updating of ratings methodologies

JD or LLB degree required with at least 3-4 years of law practice experience in a structured finance practice.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills essential
Capable of accurately analyzing complex structures for the purpose of credit analyses
Strong analytical orientation
Sound judgment and highest ethical standards
Capable of developing independent opinions and defending own views
Professional, pro-active, flexible, diligent and dependable
Ability to adapt to changing market conditions and business environment
Highly organized and efficient, with ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines
Ability to work on own initiative, without the need for close supervision

The ABS Group reviews a wide range of securitization structures in the following four, broadly defined sectors: credit cards, autos, student loans, and commercial & esoteric.

MIS and MSS Candidates are asked to disclose securities holdings pursuant to Moody's Policy for Securities Trading. Employment is contingent upon compliance with the Policy, including remediation of positions in those holdings as necessary.

Moody's is an equal opportunity employer.

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