About Moody's and the Role

Moody's Corporation, a global leader in ratings and integrated risk assessment, is dedicated to transforming how the world perceives risk. By advancing AI and leveraging data-driven innovation, Moody's provides intelligence that helps clients navigate uncertainty with clarity and confidence. The Corporate Finance Group within Moody’s Ratings delivers independent credit analysis and research on corporate issuers across global and regional markets.

Role Overview

Moody's is seeking an SVP Ratings & Research Franchise Lead to join its team in Riyadh. This full-time position plays a senior role in strengthening Moody’s Ratings’ analytical presence in Saudi Arabia and the wider Gulf Cooperation Council. The incumbent will contribute to a strategically important and rapidly evolving market by delivering high-quality credit opinions, identifying emerging market and sector trends, and supporting informed decision-making. This role also contributes to Moody's ongoing use of AI and advanced analytics to enhance credit research and deliver deeper insights.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the senior analytical franchise representative for Ratings & Research in Saudi Arabia, engaging on credit, research, and rating-related matters with credibility and authority.
• Drive the development of Moody’s Ratings’ analytical franchise in Saudi Arabia by contributing to long-term strategic positioning, market visibility, and stakeholder confidence.
• Build and maintain senior relationships with key local stakeholders across the public and private sectors, including government entities, regulators, financial institutions, corporates, and investors.
• Partner with rating group lead analysts and management teams to support consistency of analytical messaging and alignment with Moody’s credit standards, methodologies, and rating processes.
• Participate in rating committees and issuer meetings as appropriate, contributing senior regional insight and challenge within established analytical governance frameworks.
• Identify thematic areas of analytical relevance across Saudi Arabia and the Gulf Cooperation Council, developing cross-sector perspectives.
• Shape and coordinate the research agenda for Saudi Arabia and Gulf Cooperation Council-related credit topics, including authoring or commissioning selective, high-impact thematic and analytical research.
• Gather and share local market intelligence, including insights on policy developments, economic transformation initiatives, funding dynamics, and credit trends.
• Work closely with teams based in Dubai and Saudi Arabia to coordinate regional initiatives, stakeholder outreach, and analytical priorities.
• Represent Moody’s Ratings’ analytical frameworks, methodologies, and credit views externally with professionalism, clarity, and credibility.
• Contribute to internal forums and discussions focused on emerging credit trends, cross-sector themes, and regional developments relevant to Saudi Arabia and the wider Gulf Cooperation Council.
• Operate with a high degree of autonomy under Managing Director oversight, providing senior analytical influence without direct portfolio ownership.

Required Experience and Qualifications

• Over 10 years of experience in credit analysis, financial markets, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain senior relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of credit standards, methodologies, and rating processes.
• Proven capability to identify and analyze market and sector trends.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for internal and external engagement.
• Ability to operate autonomously and provide senior analytical influence.

Work Environment and Location

This full-time position is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will be an integral part of the Corporate Finance Group, collaborating closely with regional teams in Dubai and Saudi Arabia to achieve strategic objectives and enhance Moody’s analytical presence.

Application Process

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply. We appreciate all applications; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.