Executive Director - Fund Finance (Americas)

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About the Role

The Executive Director – Fund Finance (U.S.) is a senior people leader responsible for translating Moody's Fund Finance franchise strategy into execution across the U.S. portfolio. Fund Finance is a strategically important and rapidly growing part of the financial ecosystem, providing critical liquidity and financing to investment funds and their stakeholders. This role provides end-to-end oversight of ratings performance, portfolio quality, and market engagement for the U.S. team, while leading a high-performing analytical group and driving strategic, operational, and digital transformation initiatives.

Reporting to the Global Head of Fund Finance, the ED will help set the strategic direction for the franchise across the U.S., strengthen analytical capabilities, expand market presence, and support the delivery of high-quality, independent credit opinions. The role combines deep credit expertise, executive leadership, and strategic delivery, and works closely with groups across Moody's Ratings — including the Private Credit franchise — to enhance coordination and support issuers as the growth of private credit drives increasing demand for fund finance solutions and accelerates the convergence of these markets.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & Market Voice
  • Execute the Fund Finance research and outreach strategy for the U.S., enhancing publications, digital assets, and market voice
  • Represent the franchise internally and externally, articulating Moody's perspectives on fund finance trends and credit risk in the U.S.
  • Serve as a subject-matter leader on fund finance themes (e.g., rated feeders and insurance capital, NAV lending, and GP-level financing structures), identifying evolving market trends and ensuring analytical consistency on complex transactions
• Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration
  • Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including fund sponsors, investors, intermediaries, media, and regulatory bodies (e.g., the SEC and other U.S. regulatory authorities), including in sensitive or high-profile situations
  • Collaborate across regional Fund Finance teams, rating groups, and related franchises — notably Private Credit — to drive coordination, consistency, and a cohesive One Moody's approach
• Team Leadership & Analytical Governance
  • Lead, develop, and manage a team of Fund Finance analytical professionals in the U.S., with accountability for hiring, coaching, performance management, and career development
  • Chair rating committees, ensuring analytical rigor and adherence to Moody's methodologies and policies
  • Foster a high-performance, inclusive culture and act as a role model for Moody's leadership behaviors
• Operational Excellence & Innovation
  • Drive digital and AI-enabled transformation, process standardization, and automation initiatives to improve analytical quality and efficiency
  • Ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies, maintaining the highest standards of integrity, governance, and risk management

Requirements

• Senior market participant with exceptionally strong credit skills; broad credit experience (typically 12–15 years), including exposure to fund finance, private credit, or related structured/leveraged finance markets.
• Demonstrated ability to lead with enterprise perspective, sound judgment, and accountability, balancing commercial priorities, analytical integrity, regulatory expectations, and long-term franchise objectives.
• Track record of shaping future-ready teams by building leadership capability, encouraging continuous learning, and creating an environment where people are empowered to adapt, innovate, and deliver through change.

Skills

• Strategic Leadership: Strategic thinker who sees the bigger picture, connects the team's work to broader franchise and business goals, anticipates market trends, and translates strategy into execution — balancing analytical priorities with customer needs.
• Credit & Analytical Leadership: Deep expertise in fund finance, credit analysis, and risk assessment, with strong rigor and the ability to oversee complex portfolios, high-profile issuers, and form and defend independent analytical judgments.
• Stakeholder & Relationship Management: Confident and self-directed in engaging with issuers, investors, sponsors, intermediaries, and regulators; builds trust and credibility quickly, with a proven track record of strengthening relationships and identifying opportunities in new markets.
• Team & Organizational Leadership: Natural leadership presence with demonstrated experience leading, mentoring, and developing high-performing teams, and accountability for outcomes.
• Thought Leadership & Market Presence: Recognized as a thought leader with exceptional communication and presentation skills and an established track record representing the organization at industry forums and regulatory discussions.
• Change & Innovation Leadership: Experience in driving change, digital and AI-enabled transformation, and process innovation, and leading teams through ambiguity and evolving industry conditions.

Pay

For US-based roles only: the anticipated hiring base salary range for this position is $246,200.00 - $356,900.00, depending on factors such as experience, education, level, skills, and location. This range is based on a full-time position. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for incentive compensation.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Parental leave
• Paid time off
• 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities
• Life, disability, and accident insurance
• Discounted employee stock purchase plan
• Tuition reimbursement