VP-Relationship Manager - Structured Finance

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.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.Team Department/DescriptionClient facing individual contributor role responsible for maintaining and extending existing customer relationships for Structured Finance. Within this role, the candidate will work autonomously with moderate supervision by the Head of Relationship Management for Structured Finance FranchiseProactively manage a high volume of Structured Finance Consumer Asset Securitisation and/or Corporate Asset securitisation transactions and Covered Bonds (Business Development and existing relationships).Responsible for deepening existing relationships, developing new ones and capturing price and expanding coverage and increasing relevance with originators, collateral managers and arrangers.Exceed allocated business targets: e.g., market coverage and average price increases.Collect market intelligence to share with broader Relationship Management and Pricing teams.Ensure we have an opportunity to bid for close to 100% of all Structured Finance Consumer Asset Securitisations asset class and/or Corporate Asset securitisations asset class.Responsible for putting together a structured outreach plan (prioritizing, defining outreach objectives), for Structured Finance Consumer Asset Securitisations asset class and/or Corporate Asset securitisations asset class and/or Covered Bond existing relationships.Maximize in person meetings (including preparation and conducting these) with high priority accounts and touch other accounts by phone or when the opportunity presents itself at third party conferences. Expect to spend minimum of 25% of the time in meetings or calls with customers.Contribute to the annual strategic planning process for Structured Finance Consumer Asset Securitisations asset class and/or Corporate Asset securitisations asset class and/or Covered Bonds, by assessing the vulnerability of relationships and by identifying new business opportunities for the supported market.Guide and mentor Sales Support team to facilitate professional development and efficiency.May be asked to provide account management support to other sub-regions or may be asked to cover other asset-classes (rotation within the team)Role/Responsibilities:In-depth understanding of a range of fixed income instruments, key characteristics and dynamics of capital and credit markets globally and specific nuances of Structured Finance with first-hand experience in securitisation.Prior Rating Agency experience advantageousDirect Sales and Marketing and negotiation experience with customersAble to identify financial needs and understand the financial strategy of each customerStrong communication skills. Effective at communicating with all levels at customer meetings in-person and by teleconference independently and with minimal oversightAbility to conduct meetings with customers and prospective customers, and articulate and explain Moody's value proposition, convincingly and unscriptedAbility to develop a detailed understanding of commercial contractual considerations and Moody's pricing philosophyStrong negotiation and influencing skills to defend pricing, contracts, and renewal terms.Track record of autonomous independent working, as part of a senior relationship management/sales teamWhere applicable, respond to tenders and requests for proposal including drafting responses and managing the process.Qualifications:Minimum of Undergraduate / First Level degree (or equivalent) preferably in finance, accounting, business, or economics.At least 5 years first-hand experience in Structured Finance/Securitisation.Relevant years of experience in the financial services industry or similar industry is required.Fluent in written and spoken English is essentialLanguage skills - In addition to English, at least one other language highly desirable (language commonly used in EMEA, such as German, French or Dutch)Moody's is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.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. #J-18808-Ljbffr