Banking Consultant-Remote-USA

Moody's Analytics, a wholly owned subsidiary of Moody's Corporation, offers leading-edge software, advisory services, and research to help its clients better understand and manage financial risk. It is a fast-growing organization that has come to be recognized by a global list of clients as a thought leader in the areas it serves. The Banking Operating Unit within MA develops solutions for Banks seeking to implement best practices in risk measurement, risk management, capital management, and financial reporting. We have a need for outstanding individuals with strong analytical ability, excellent communication skills, and an interest in financial consulting.

Role and Responsibilities:
This is a highly client-facing role, focused on assessing clients' business needs relative to the development, customization, and deployment of risk management solutions. You will be an active member of a team that works with leading banks, insurers, assets managers and other financial institutions to solve challenges related to financial and credit risk and their impacts on loan origination, deal underwriting, credit risk modeling, portfolio management and regulatory compliance.

During a typical engagement, you will begin by helping the client precisely understand the issue or challenge at hand. You will then assist in scoping of requirements and execution plan to solve the challenge or address the issue. You will guide a team of consultants, coordinate communication with the client, and identify ways to implement the solution. Specific duties include:

Lead engagement teams. Help and oversee teams of consultants and researchers on projects. Provide coaching and guidance, set expectations for quality, manage, and resolve issues or conflicts, and provide timely updates to senior management.

Manage relationships with clients. Take the lead role in ensuring client satisfaction and position Moody's for follow-up engagements. Manage expectations and communications with clients and build a strong rapport with your client counterpart.

Lead business development efforts. Meet with prospective clients to share expertise and recommend solutions in real-time as part of determining client requirements and scoping out projects. Create pitch presentations, write, and edit proposals, and negotiate contract terms.

Ensure that engagements are delivered on time and budget, and help the team achieve financial targets.

Mentor delivery teams. Provide guidance and coaching throughout the course of an engagement to ensure that they remain challenged, efficiently utilized, and focused on organizational objectives. Assist team members in developing into self-sufficient managers.

Demonstrate thought leadership. Show initiative and creativity in designing solutions for unique client challenges. Actively pursue opportunities to publish white papers or articles in peer-reviewed journals.

Qualifications:
Minimum BA with an emphasis in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Mathematics or related quantitative field. MA or MSc degree a plus. CPA, CFA, PRM, or FRM designations are a plus.
Minimum seven (7) years of experience with a bank, asset manager, insurer, management consultancy, audit firm, national financial regulator, or financial software firm.
Experience leading meetings, presentations and/or workshops for senior audiences, preferably including executive audiences (e.g., Chief Credit Officer, Chief Risk Officer, etc.)
Understanding of debt instruments, commercial lending, underwriting processes, securities pricing, and/or capital allocation.
Track record of successful project management, preferably within a banking or consultancy environment.
Experience with bank regulations, such as SR 11-7, CCAR (DFAST), CECL, Basel IV / V, model risk management guidance, etc.
Must be flexible with regards to some travel.

Skills/Knowledge Required:
Track record of working well in team environments and contributing innovative ideas.
Clear written and verbal communication skills with an ability to communicate complex concepts to a senior audience.
Strong, proven analytical skills with ability to coach/guide project teams and direct reports.
Strong client orientation with commitment to client satisfaction.
Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint; knowledge of Microsoft Project a plus.
Knowledge of Moody's products such as RiskCalc, CMM, RiskFrontier, ImpairmentStudio, and/or CreditLens is a plus.
Experience successfully designing, applying, and interpreting basic statistical tests (e.g., regression analysis, time series analysis, t-tests, etc.).
Understanding of the organizational structure and business model of commercial banks. Similar understanding of investment banks a plus.
Evidence of being self-disciplined, highly organized, able to multi-task, and attentive to detail.