Moody's Investors Service is a leading provider of credit ratings, research, and risk analysis. Moody's commitment and expertise contributes to transparent and integrated financial markets, protecting the integrity of credit. The firm's ratings and analysis track debt covering
The Company
Moody's Investors Service is a leading provider of credit ratings, research, and risk analysis. Moody's commitment and expertise contributes to transparent and integrated financial markets, protecting the integrity of credit. The firm's ratings and analysis track debt covering more than 100 sovereign nations, 11,000 corporate issuers, 26,000 public finance issuers, and 110,000 structured finance obligations. Moody's also publishes credit opinions, research and commentary, serving more than 8,700 customer accounts worldwide. Moody's Investors Service is a subsidiary of Moody's Corporation (NYSE: MCO), which reported revenue of $1.8 billion in 2008, employs approximately 3,900 people worldwide and maintains a presence in 29 countries. Additional information about the company is available at www.moodys.com.
Responsibilities
The associate will work closely with Senior Analysts and have the opportunity to attend meetings with issuers and contribute to rating committees. The key function of the role is to provide analytical, statistical and research assistance to Analysts in the Corporate Finance Group - Support analysts in the rating process, including drafting credit documents, formulating ratios, preparing spreadsheets, comparative statistics, graphs, tables, and working on special projects as and when needed - Review financial statements and perform credit analysis on a company and sector basis - Review rating documentation, including bank loans, covenants and bond indentures - Support sector and company research writing - Preparation of outreach presentational material relating to company and sector focus - Attend analytical meetings (European travel required) and assist with meeting follow-up reports
Experience
- Proven credit analysis experience or related experience from a recognised financial institution or an audit firm - Solid understanding of cash-flow lending techniques - Financial/statistical research capabilities - Well developed IT skills including advanced Excel and PowerPoint
Qualifications
- Strong academics with BSc/MSc (or equivalent) in a Mathematical and/or Economic subject - Relevant professional qualification (e.g. CFA and or CIMA/ACCA) would be highly beneficial
Key Tech and Non-Tech Skills
- Desire to exceed client expectations - Good communication skills - able to communicate clearly and succinctly, both verbally and in writing. - Sound judgment - able for form and present findings - Able to work to tight deadlines and manage own workflow/priorities accordingly - Strong written and verbal communication skills, and demonstrable research skills - Ambitious and highly motivated/keen to identify and pursue opportunities for self development - Able to work using own initiative and without close supervision - Willingness to travel across the Europe, Middle East and Africa region when necessary
Languages
Fluency in English essential; additional languages are advantageous
Equal Employment Opportunity
Moody's Corporation is committed to equal opportunities and diversity in its recruitment practices. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are dedicated to the fair and equal treatment of potential and existing employees, candidates and clients regardless of sex, marital status, ethnic origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation or age.
