Jessica Raab
Englewood,NJ
Summary
Driven and strategic professional with proven track record in leadership and innovative problem-solving. Demonstrates comprehensive understanding of organizational growth and operational efficiency, leveraging expertise in financial management and team development. Committed to achieving impactful results through forward-thinking strategies and effective collaboration.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vice President - Data Manager
Moody's Ratings
01.2023 - Current
- Led and managed cross-functional team for the successful completion of creating scalable digital solutions for over 100 analysts across Moody's Ratings, enhancing data quality and analytics processes
- Developed a strategy for data governance within analytic tools, ensuring proper data management and improving data accuracy
- Implemented AI-driven enhancements to data systems, leveraging Python and machine learning models, increasing data processing speed
Vice President - Senior Analyst
Moody's Ratings
05.2018 - 01.2023
- Managed new analytical technology systems, prioritized tool enhancements, and led testing, improving operational efficiency
- Led a task force of 10+ analysts in technology and data science projects, enhancing team productivity
- Developed machine learning models using Python to predict upgrades and downgrades, creating a scalable tool for peer selection for PFG local government credits, increasing accuracy
Analyst
Moody's Ratings
07.2014 - 05.2018
- Managed local government rating portfolio of over 100 issuers in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Alabama, and Tennessee, ensuring accurate and timely ratings
- Assessed current local government ratings on various financial securities, enhancing the reliability of financial assessments and increasing stakeholder confidence
- Prepared and led over 50 rating committees to update or maintain ratings, improving decision-making processes and achieving a reduction in review time
Associate Analyst
Moody's Ratings
07.2012 - 07.2014
- Evaluated credit risk in US municipalities, sub-sovereigns, and sovereigns, ensuring accurate sector ratings by preparing detailed methodology review documents, enhancing decision-making processes
- Led training sessions on new pension tools for over 100 analysts, enhancing analysts' proficiency and improving workflow efficiency, resulting in an increase in productivity
- Co-authored a research article evaluating pension plans across the US, contributing to a comprehensive understanding of pension plan performance and influencing policy decisions, increasing stakeholder confidence
Education
Master of Science - Data Science
Columbia University, School of Engineering And Applied Science
New York, NY06.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Economics, Mathematics, Business
New York University, College of Arts And Science
New York, NY05.2012
Skills
- Excel
- Python
- SQL
- Data Analysis
- Machine Learning
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Statistics
- Team leadership
Accomplishments
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt - Moody's Ratings
Certification
- Cornell Fintech & Innovation Training Program
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt - Moody's Ratings
Timeline
Vice President - Data Manager
Moody's Ratings
01.2023 - Current
Vice President - Senior Analyst
Moody's Ratings
05.2018 - 01.2023
Analyst
Moody's Ratings
07.2014 - 05.2018
Associate Analyst
Moody's Ratings
07.2012 - 07.2014
Master of Science - Data Science
Columbia University, School of Engineering And Applied Science
Bachelor of Arts - Economics, Mathematics, Business
New York University, College of Arts And Science
- Cornell Fintech & Innovation Training Program
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt - Moody's Ratings
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