The Associate Analyst will be part of the Corporate Finance Group and conduct comprehensive analysis on an assigned portfolio of corporate finance based in EMEA. In conducting credit analysis for these portfolios, transactions, or credit reviews, you will actively participate in rating committee discussions and interact with issuers and other market participants, in collaboration with Lead Analysts. This role is integral to Moody’s focus on ratings accuracy, research, and market outreach.
Key Responsibilities
Portfolio Management
Examples of analytical work produced include:
- Working with Lead Analysts on applying Moody’s methodologies and credit rating best practices.
- Reviewing financial spreadsheets and charts, analyzing data and financial statements, building, and updating financial forecasts, and writing analytical commentary.
- Demonstrates the ability to understand and identify key factors that affect issuer credit ratings.
- Monitors credit trends by following market developments, analyzing issuer reporting, and engaging with issuers directly.
- Active participation in rating committee meetings, including offering analysis and opinion.
- Contributes to and builds research strategy, including idea generation.
- Prepares first draft of core research, e.g., credit opinions, issuer, and sector comments, press releases in collaboration with Lead Analysts.
- Attends investor briefings and issuer meetings, supported by relevant presentation materials.
- Operates applicable ratings and research systems and uses software specific to the rating group.
- Familiarise with Moody’s processes, documentation standards and best practices.
What can you expect?
When you join Moody’s as an Associate Analyst, extensive training and mentorship will be provided, which includes but is not limited to, credit analysis, ESG and Cyber Risk. Moody’s offers a wide range of opportunities for career development within its various groups and divisions. While growing within your role, there are opportunities for further progression in the Corporate Finance Group, other rating groups, or developing in other divisions such as ESG or Credit Strategy and Standards.
Workplace of the future
Picture working with us here at Moody’s, where you have access to flexible work arrangements that fit your life! We’re actively planning and adjusting where needed to continue to deliver for our customers and offer our employees the flexibility and the support they need to look after themselves and their families.
- Minimum graduate/second level degree (Masters, MBA, or equivalent qualifications) preferred.
- Some experience in credit analysis, ideally within corporate finance.
- Good understanding of corporate financial statements and accounting.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience of working in a collaborative team environment.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Fluency in English and German is essential.
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.Moody's (NYSE: MCO) is a global integrated risk assessment firm that empowers organizations to make better decisions. Our data, analytical solutions and insights help decision-makers identify opportunities and manage the risks of doing business with others. We believe that greater transparency, more informed decisions, and fair access to information open the door to shared progress. With over 11,000 employees in more than 40 countries, Moody's combines international presence with local expertise and over a century of experience in financial markets. Learn more at moodys.com.Moody’s Investors Service is among the world’s most respected and widely utilized sources for credit ratings and research. Our opinions and analysis on a broad range of credit obligors and obligations are valued around the world for their insight and rigor.At MIS, our workplace culture supports our mission to be the Agency of Choice for our customers, employees and future employees. Our Culture focuses on Excellence and embodies behavioral qualities such as Integrity, Responsiveness, Collaboration, Respect and Passion. Our people are our core asset and we look beyond outcomes to ensure that behaviors and interactions matter.
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