Let's begin! VP-Senior Analyst
Let's begin! VP-Senior Analyst
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Job Description
At Moodys we unite the brightest minds to turn todays risks into tomorrows opportunities. We do this by striving to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to be who they arewith the freedom to exchange ideas think innovatively and listen to each other and customers in meaningful ways.
If you are excited about this opportunity but do not meet every single requirement please apply! You still may be a great fit for this role or other open roles. We are seeking candidates who model our values: invest in every relationship lead with curiosity champion diverse perspectives turn inputs into actions and uphold trust through integrity.
Skills and Competencies
- A minimum of ten years of relevant analytical experience preferably with a financial institution predominantly in a credit role.
- Excellent analytical skills. Previous research writing experience would be advantageous.
- Fully bilingual in both English and Japanese with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Capable in managing multiple competing priorities within deadlines.
- Comfortable working in a highly collaborative learning focused environment.
Education
- Graduate in finance banking economics or related discipline with postgraduate qualifications strongly desired. Professional qualifications such as CIMA ACCA or CFA are highly beneficial.
Responsibilities
Analytics/Monitoring
- Serve as a lead analyst conducting initial and on-going credit analysis on a dedicated portfolio of corporates in Japan.
- Conduct quantitative assessment of financial statements and economic/market data as well as intensive analysis of bond indentures liquidity agreements official statements and other legal documents.
- Actively monitor portfolio and make recommendations for rating transitions in a timely fashion.
- Formulate a cogent rating rationale and present this rationale in a persuasive fashion at rating committee while leading the committee discussion.
- Exhibit rating judgment by demonstrating the capability to differentiate between various entities across different rating levels.
Research
- The lead analyst is expected to generate insightful and thought-provoking research reports on individual companies and industry sectors. Balancing these research responsibilities with daily transaction and surveillance activity is a critical part of the job.
- This role requires strong writing skills the ability to articulate complex concepts in a clear and comprehensible manner and an in-depth knowledge of the subject matter.
Issuer/Investor Relations
- Build and maintain high-profile relationships with senior corporate executives investors and intermediaries engaging frequently based on industry insights and topical research.
- Develop Moodys franchise through investor and intermediary outreach including visibility initiatives such as media interviews and conference participation.
- Lead issuer meetings including presenting key rating factors effectively and asking probing questions that result in substantive dialog about key credit issues both in English and Japanese.
Communications
- Effectively and comprehensively present credits in English during rating committees and other internal analytical meetings.
- Coach and develop junior analysts and support associates.
About the Team and Role
The Corporate Finance Group sits within the fundamental ratings business of Ratings & Research.
This analyst will lead coverage of a ratings portfolio for Moodys corporate finance franchise in Japan. They will conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis to assess credit quality and monitor rating accuracy. Responsibilities include managing internal and external relationships at senior levels writing insightful research on companies and sector themes and engaging in regional outreach. Fluency in English and Japanese is required.
Moodys 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 Moodys Corporation may be asked to disclose securities holdings pursuant to Moodys 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.
Required Experience:
Exec
Employment Type
Full Time
