Senior Vice President (Leveraged Finance)

Skills & Qualifications

• 13+ years of experience in leveraged finance, credit analysis, investment banking, or a related financial services field, with a proven track record in credit ratings, risk management and success in senior leadership roles
• Deep expertise in leveraged finance, high-yield debt instruments, leveraged loans, private credit, and evolving capital markets
• Strong analytical judgment and ability to interpret complex financial transactions
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to represent Moody’s at a senior level
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with corporate issuers, private equity sponsors, intermediaries, investors, and media
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop high-performing teams
• Strong collaboration skills with experience working across regions, functions, and product lines
• Forward-thinking mindset with the ability to contribute to data, digitalization, and process initiatives
• Commitment to operational excellence, risk management, and regulatory compliance
• Demonstrated proficiency in using AI tools and technologies to enhance productivity, with a commitment to responsible use and continuous learning

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, business, or a related field; advanced degree preferred

Responsibilities

• This role leads Moody’s North America Leveraged Finance Research & Outreach strategy, amplifying the franchise’s voice and strengthening market impact.
• Execute the Corporate Finance Group (CFG) strategy for Leveraged Finance Research & Outreach in North America, enhancing publications, digital assets, outreach, and market voice
• Represent the franchise internally and externally, articulating Moody’s perspectives on leveraged finance trends and credit risk
• Serve as a subject-matter leader on leveraged finance themes, identifying evolving market trends and ensuring consistency on complex transactions
• Maintain and grow strong relationships with key stakeholders including high-yield issuers, private equity sponsors, intermediaries, investors, media, and regulatory bodies
• Collaborate closely with regional leveraged finance teams, rating groups, and CSS to foster excellence, innovation, and coordination
• Partner with the Private Credit franchise to deliver cohesive, high-impact One Moody’s analytical and market engagement
• Lead a team of leveraged finance professionals, guiding research contributions and providing mentorship and career development opportunities
• Serve as Rating Committee Chair and Credit Estimates approver
• Drive data, digitalization, and process initiatives focused on standardization, harmonization, automation, and operational efficiency
• Ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies, maintaining the highest standards of integrity

About the Team

The North America Leveraged Finance team sits within Moody’s Ratings’ Corporate Finance Group and plays a central role in shaping Moody’s analytical perspectives in one of the most dynamic areas of the credit markets. Guided by the Global Head of Leveraged Finance, the team collaborates closely with rating analysts, sector specialists, private credit teams, and global counterparts to deliver impactful research, market outreach, and thought leadership. The team is known for its commitment to analytical rigor, innovation, and excellence in advancing Moody’s franchise across the leveraged finance ecosystem.