AVP Research Writer

Entrepreneur First; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job description

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

• Minimum five years’ financial journalism experience at a reputable news agency or with editing experience at other financial institutions.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills, including headline writing and restructuring complex financial and credit analysis into clear, compelling narratives.
• Strong editorial judgment with the ability to assess the relevance and market impact of research.
• Solid understanding of credit risk, macroeconomics and broader financial markets.
• Self‑starter able to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Highly organized and efficient with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Experience with or strong interest in non‑traditional research formats including podcasts, infographics and other digital media is an advantage.
• 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

• At least equivalent of a bachelor’s degree in relevant areas.

Responsibilities

The Assistant Vice President (AVP), Research Writer plays a crucial role in the creation of high‑quality, forward‑looking, credit‑focused research. Research Writers are responsible for elevating the clarity, structure, narrative strength and market relevance of analytical research through advanced editing, writing and coaching.

• Play a central role in the production of timely, forward‑looking, credit‑focused research through advanced editing, writing and restructuring of complex analytical content.
• Act as a senior editorial authority, ensuring research is clear, coherent, analytically sound and aligned with editorial standards and market expectations.
• Assess research topics for market significance, urgency, and clarity of message, exercising sound editorial and news judgment.
• Partner with analysts throughout the full research lifecycle—from idea generation through drafting, editing and publication.
• Ensure research effectively communicates credit risk, issuer fundamentals and sector‑level business and financial conditions.
• Collaborate with analysts to determine the most effective medium for their research, including written reports, infographics, podcasts, video, or other formats.
• Provide constructive feedback and guidance to improve overall research quality and reader engagement.
• Identify opportunities to improve the research production process, including workflow efficiency, editorial standards and cross‑team collaboration.

About the Team

Research Writers are part of Moody’s Ratings Research & Outreach department, which also includes digital media, graphics, investor outreach and support functions. The research writer teams are based in EMEA, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. We partner with analysts across Moody’s Ratings to deliver timely, relevant, persuasive and compelling thought leadership. This is a London-based hybrid position.

Moody’s is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Candidates for Moody's Corporation may be asked to disclose securities holdings pursuant to Moody’s 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.