Barbara Lambotte is an Associate Managing Director in the U.S. Asset Finance Group at Moody’s and an editor of the monthly newsletter ABS Spotlight. Barbara manages a group of analysts that are responsible for assigning new ratings to securitizations backed by student loans, commercial and esoteric assets. Prior to assuming the role of a committee chair, Barbara assessed the credit risk for a variety of structures backed by assets including student loans, credit cards, rental cars as well as other esoteric assets. She has written several reports covering these sectors.