Let's begin! Analyst (Local Governments)
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Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 118300 - 171700
Posted on:
12-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
At Moodys we unite the brightest minds to turn todays risks into tomorrows opportunities. We do this by striving to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to be who they arewith the freedom to exchange ideas think innovatively and listen to each other and customers in meaningful ways. Moodys is transforming how the world sees risk. As a global leader in ratings and integrated risk assessment were advancing AI to move from insight to actionenabling 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 Qualifications:
5 years of work experience in public finance or a related field
Strong quantitative aptitude and proven analytical skills
Excellent communication skills; demonstrated ability to convey complex concepts and analytical conclusions succinctly and clearly
Knowledge of local government budgeting accounting and finance; knowledge of local governments economic financial and political challenges
Sound judgment; capable of developing independent opinion and defending both own views and consensus-determined Moodys views
Highly organized efficient and detail-oriented with ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines
Ability to ensure ongoing self-development
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
Flexibility to travel to meet with issuers and other market participants and to attend conferences
Strong abilities with MS Excel and Power Point with basic understanding of artificial intelligence concepts with curiosity and enthusiasm for learning how AI tools can be used to improve processes and drive efficiency. Interest in exploring AI systems and a willingness to develop awareness of responsible AI practices including risk management and ethical use
Education:
Graduate degree in public policy public administration economics or business strongly preferred
Responsibilities:
Providing insightful and in-depth credit analysis of individual local governments and specific rated obligations
Presenting analytical recommendations to rating committees
Contributing to the maintenance of the teams entire portfolio of ratings by participating in broad-based and individually focused credit reviews
Contributing to Moodys overall public finance risk analysis
Writing in-depth thought-leading research reports and quick-turnaround news-driven commentary
Effectively and professionally interacting with government representatives financial intermediaries investors and other market participants
Responding to investor and press inquiries
Participating in and representing the team at conferences and meetings
Mentoring junior analysts
Leveraging current tools and technologies such as MS Word PowerPoint Excel and other Gen AI tools such as CoPilot
About the Team:
Moodys Midwestern Local Government Team is composed of credit analysts and support staff responsible for the ratings and analysis of debt issued by cities counties schools and special districts. Team members work is focused on maintaining the currency of ratings providing insightful credit analysis of new issues and explaining the output of our analytical processes to market participants and other key stakeholders. While much of our work is driven by quantitative analysis sound judgment in the face of often significant uncertainties is also required. Our analyses are distilled into rating assignments and primarily communicated through forward-looking written opinions. This opportunity involves developing in-depth knowledge of specific local governments and a general understanding of public finance trends both national and state specific. The position also requires the development of a thorough understanding of Moodys rating methodologies and their unbiased application.
For US-based roles only: the anticipated hiring base salary range for this position is $118300.00-$171700.00 depending on factors such as experience education level skills and location. This range is based on a full-time addition to base salary this role is eligible for incentive compensation. Moodys also offers a competitive benefits package including not but limited to medical dental vision parental leave paid time off a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities life disability and accident insurance a discounted employee stock purchase plan and tuition reimbursement.
Moodys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color sex gender age religion or creed national origin ancestry citizenship marital or familial statussexual orientation gender identity gender expression genetic information physical or mental disability military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Moodys also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about a reasonable accommodation or need assistance with completing the application process please email . This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
For San Francisco positions qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
This position may be considered a promotional opportunity pursuant to the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.
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Candidates for Moodys Corporation may be asked to disclose securities holdings pursuant to Moodys 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.
For more information on the Securities Trading Program please refer to the STP Quick Reference guide on ComplianceNet
Please note: STP categories are assigned by the hiring teams and are subject to change over the course of an employees tenure with Moodys.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- ArcGIS
- Intelligence Community Experience
- GIS
- Python
- Computer Networking
- Data Collection
- Intelligence Experience
- R
- Relational Databases
- Analysis Skills
- Data Management
- Application Development
About Company
Moody's CreditView is our flagship solution for global capital markets that incorporates credit ratings, research and data from Moody's Investors Service plus research, data and content from Moody's Analytics.
