Ratings Associate (Financial Institutions Group)

at  Moodys

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EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum of 1-2 years of experience working in a relevant field or recent graduates with relevant intern experience.
• Undergraduate degree required with graduate/second-level degree (Masters, MBA, etc.) preferred
• Accounting knowledge with a strong focus on financial analysis (e.g. through coursework, CFA or equivalent, or relevant work experience is preferred)
• Excellent verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a team environment
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks accordingly
• Some understanding of fixed income markets and/or credit knowledge is preferred

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Economic research or relevant credit research experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of macroeconomic principles and financial institutions
• Financial/statistical research capabilities
  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.
  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 employee’s tenure with Moody’s.
  Job ID 2950

HOW DOES A DAY OF A RATINGS ASSOCIATE LOOKS LIKE? (RESPONSIBILITIES)

• Support senior analysts in credit analysis related to ratings, research and outreach activities.
• Monitor credit quality and issuer and/or portfolio trends by following market developments, analyzing issuer reporting, and engaging with issuers directly for follow-up clarification and information.
• Interpret and analyze relevant financial data and other credit inputs.
• Contribute to research strategy, including idea generation and preliminary drafting.
• Attend investor briefings and issuer meetings as required and support preparation of discussion materials.
• Operate applicable ratings and research systems and use relevant applications.
• Provide clear, concise and constructive guidance in the delegation of work to supporting teams.