David Hamilton

David Hamilton is a financial economist and Managing Director, Head of Research & Analytics in the Predictive Analytics team at Moody's Analytics, based in New York.1 He has been with Moody's for over 26 years, holding various senior positions in both Moody's Investors Service and Moody's Analytics.1

Hamilton's expertise spans multiple asset classes, including corporates, high-yield, financial institutions, sovereigns, public finance, structured finance, and digital assets.1 He has worked across different divisions, including quantitative research, credit policy, business development, and customer success.1

Key aspects of David Hamilton's career and expertise include:

1. Leadership: Currently leads the Customer and Market Insights team, focusing on ensuring a first-class customer experience with Moody's Analytics solutions.1

2. Research and Development: Has extensive experience as an R&D leader in credit risk management solutions, models, and research, with over 40 published articles and book chapters.1

3. Public Speaking: Possesses extensive public speaking experience, including TV interviews and presentations at industry conferences and prominent business schools internationally.1

4. Global Experience: Previously served as Managing Director, Credit Risk Analytics for Asia-Pacific, based in Singapore from 2014 to 2020.1

5. Collaborative Approach: Known for his ability to work collaboratively across business lines and geographical locations, with a strong focus on communication and achieving outcomes as a team.1

David Hamilton describes himself as a "Risk evangelist, customer advocate, recovering quant" on his LinkedIn profile.1 He emphasizes the importance of communication, collaboration, and an entrepreneurial mindset in his approach to risk management and leadership.1