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　　Moody's Investors Service Second Party Opinion Team is hiring!

　　Sustainable finance has a key role to play in the world's transition to a low-carbon and sustainable economy by channeling financing into investments with clear environmental/social benefits.

　　Long-term growth potential for sustainable finance is strong: Moody's forecasts issuance of green, social, sustainability and sustainability-linked (GSSS) bonds to total $950 billion in 2023. In turn, market participants are increasingly demanding accurate assessments detailing the sustainability credentials of an organization's bond and loan issuance.

　　Our Second Party Opinions (SPOs) bring clarity on whether GSSS financial instruments and/or financing frameworks meet market standards and their potential sustainability impact. Our role as an SPO provider is to support the integrity and clarity of a market that is becoming increasingly complex, covering a growing range of sectors and technologies.

　　We are a dynamic, multicultural team looking for professionals eager to take on the challenges that the transition to a sustainable, resilient and low-carbon economy represent. Join us as we grow our footprint in the Latin American sustainable finance market.

　　The Role

　　The Associate Lead Analyst will be focused on delivering Second Party Opinions to customers across a diverse set of sectors including the corporate, financial and public sectors. The successful candidate will possess ample knowledge of the sustainable finance space and demonstrable track record of working in Latin America. This is a visible external role that will require interaction with prospective and current customers and other market participants. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a rapidly growing and dynamic area of sustainable finance.

　　Key Responsibilities:

　　Perform analysis and lead work on Second Party Opinions for a variety of issuers and sectors, demonstrating sound analytical judgement and leadership

　　Ensure professional and responsive engagement with customers while demonstrating depth of expertise and knowledge

　　Establish relationships with issuers, underwriters and investors and manage key strategic relationships

　　Help develop and deliver thought leading presentations on key topics affecting the sustainable finance sector

　　Contribute to thematic research that supports positioning Moody's as a leader in the sustainable finance space

　　Contribute to the sustainable finance team's analytical development and analysis of market trends

　　Guide and mentor more junior staff, effectively managing joint tasks

　　Support other projects furthering thought leadership, process improvement and innovation

　　Qualifications

　　Graduate degree (e.g., MBA, Master's) with 3-4 years of relevant work experience or undergraduate degree (e.g., Bachelor's) with at least 5 years of relevant work experienceUniversity degree(s) ideally in environmental science, engineering, social sciences, economics, finance, international relations or other relevant fieldsGood understanding of sustainable financial markets and related financial instrumentsProfessional proficiency in English, Portuguese and Spanish language skills requiredSolid knowledge of MS Excel, Word and PowerPointSolid verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skillsProven organizational skills, with ability to adapt to a changing environment and prioritize tasks accordinglyAttention to detail and commitment to producing high quality, accurate workAbility to work effectively in a collaborative team cultureGood leadership skills and ability to set direction

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　　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.

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　　Please note: STP categories are assigned by the hiring teams and are subject to change over the course of an employee's tenure with Moody's.