AVP-Sustainable Finance Assessments

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. Moody’s is transforming how the world sees risk. As a global leader in ratings and integrated risk assessment, we’re advancing AI to move from insight to action—enabling intelligence that not only understands complexity but responds to it. We decode risk to unlock opportunity, helping our clients navigate uncertainty with clarity, speed, and confidence. 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.  Skills and Competencies Strong knowledge of debt capital markets, and sustainable and transition finance Demonstrated analytical capabilities in sustainable finance, credit analysis or capital market transactions, with experience evaluating financing frameworks and corporate transition strategies an advantage Strong understanding of Japan’s corporate and financial landscape, including issuers, financial institutions, investors, intermediaries, industry associations, and relevant market developments Proven ability to form strong analytical judgements, build trusted relationships, communicate technical concepts clearly, and engage credibly with senior internal and external stakeholders Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Japanese and English, with the ability to produce clear analytical conclusions and deliver effective presentations in both languages Strong project-management and organizational skills, with the ability to lead multiple complex assignments while maintaining analytical quality, responsiveness, and attention to detail Collaborative and inclusive working style, with the ability to mentor colleagues, coordinate shared deliverables, and contribute independently to team initiatives Comfort using technology and AI-enabled tools to support analytical workflows and operational efficiency, with a commitment to responsible and ethical AI use Education Bachelor’s degree required in finance, economics, environmental science, engineering, sustainable development, public policy, international relations, or another relevant discipline Re sponsibilities Lead sustainable finance assessments and strengthen Moody’s Ratings’ analytical franchise and market presence in Japan. Lead sustainable finance assessment mandates in Japan, including Second Party Opinions and Net Zero Assessments, from initial engagement through publication Ensure analytical assignments are delivered to high standards of quality, accuracy, responsiveness, and timeliness while coordinating effectively with global and regional colleagues Develop Moody’s Ratings’ sustainable finance franchise in Japan by identifying market needs, strengthening the firm’s analytical presence, and contributing insights that inform research, outreach, product evolution, and regional strategy Build and maintain relationships with Japanese issuers, financial institutions, intermediaries, investors, industry associations, and other market participants to deepen understanding of Moody’s Ratings’ analytical approach Design and deliver market-outreach and education activities, including issuer and intermediary meetings, investor discussions, technical briefings, webinars, conferences, and participation in designated external working groups Lead or contribute to thematic research, analytical framework development, market commentary, and thought leadership on sustainable and transition finance developments relevant to Japan Mentor junior