Let's begin! Ratings Associate Structured Finance
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Job Summary
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. Moodys is transforming how the world sees risk. As a global leader in ratings and integrated risk assessment were advancing AI to move from insight to actionenabling intelligence that not only understands complexity but responds to it. We decode risk to unlock opportunity helping our clients navigate uncertainty with clarity speed and confidence.
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.
Description
The Ratings & Research Support (RRS) team at Moodys plays a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of the ratings and research process and supporting various analytical departments. The Ratings Associate will work closely with Credit Rating Analysts to ensure that all tasks related to credit ratings research and market outreach are completed efficiently and effectively.
This role is essential in maintaining the overall productivity and organization of the ratings process and it supports the larger team by ensuring that all analytical needs are met promptly and accurately.
Responsibilities
As a Ratings Associate you will be part of a global team and you will collaborate closely with Credit Rating Analysts to assign andmonitorcredit ratings of companies in major global industriesgovernmentsand structured financings playing a crucial role in assessing their credit risk and performance. You willparticipatein key stages of the credit rating process and contribute to the rigorous evaluation and assignment of credit ratings byparticipatingin credit rating committee discussions. You willutilizeadvanced digital tools and AI technologies to streamline processes improve efficiency and enhance the quality of your data analysis. Ratings Associates are part of a dynamic team that makes a significant impact on the global capital markets.
What to Expect:
- Support Analysts on work related to credit ratings research and market outreach
- Leverage digital tools and AI-driven solutions to enhance analytical capabilities improve efficiency and focus on solving complex high-value challenges
- Analyze data and financial documents prepare and run financial models and forecasts
- Draft rating committee memos; attend and participate in rating committee meetings
- Draft and help publish credit research reports
- Monitor market developments and news to assess credit quality and industry trends
- Attend investor and issuer meetings as required; help prepare presentations
- Continuous development of your professional skills through trainings and hands-on work
- Learn about sustainability cyber risk private credit and local financial markets
Qualifications
- Relevant work or project experience including internships
- Proficiencyin MS Excel Word and PowerPoint
- Python and SQL skills preferred
- Experience with data analysis and visualization tools ( TABLEAU KNIME Alteryx) preferred
- Excellent verbal written communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organization skills analytical thinking and attention to detail
- Eagerness to learn and adopt emerging technical applications in the financial industry including AI-driven toolsautomationand data analytics
- Proactive with the ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced innovative environment; ability to prioritize tasks
- Fundamental understanding of fixed income markets or credit preferred
- Demonstratesa high levelof emotional intelligence including the ability to navigate complex interpersonal dynamics foster collaboration and approach challenges with empathy and self-awareness
- Exemplifies unwavering integrity by consistently acting with honesty transparency and accountability ensuring trust and credibility in all interactions and decisions
- Strong skills in data interpretation and storytelling with the ability to analyze complex datasets extract actionable insights and effectively communicate findings to diverse audiences in a clear and compelling manner
Language requirements
- Fluency in French or German preferred
Education
- Minimum undergraduate/first-level degree (e.g.Bachelors Degree or equivalent qualifications) with a strong academic record
- Finance mathematics statistics background preferred
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:
IC
Key Skills
- Financial Services
- Financial Concepts
- Accounting
- Corporate Finance
- Analysis Skills
- Securities Law
- Investment Banking
- Microsoft Excel
- Private equity
- Financial Analysis
- Financial Modeling
- Financial Planning
About Company
Moody's CreditView is our flagship solution for global capital markets that incorporates credit ratings, research and data from Moody's Investors Service plus research, data and content from Moody's Analytics.
