The Associate role contributes to the success of the Operations Data & Controls (ODC) team, by providing a range of support services that contribute to the overall credit analysis function performed by Ratings & Research (R&R) teams. This internally facing role provides discrete pieces of analytical work which support ratings, research, analytical outreach and presentations, under the guidance of the Analytics Data Management (ADM)-Financial Institutions Group (FIG) Team Manager. This role will initially focus primarily on one Rating Group (RG), and over time will cross-train and support varying asset classes.

Support Credit & Analytical Work for the Financial Institutions Group (Banking, Insurance, Asset Management):

• Analyzing financial statements with focus on credit conditions
• Reviewing and analyzing ratios
• Preparing spreadsheets and charts
• Writing analytical commentary
• Identifying trends in data
• Developing working knowledge of Moody’s methodologies
• Preparing presentation materials for outreach activities
• Working with databases

• Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent qualification in Economics, Finance, Banking, Business administration, Accounting or similar field
• Accounting background with strong focus in financial analysis (e.g., through coursework, or relevant work experience) would be an advantage
• Strong English language skills; additional foreign language (French, Spanish, German, Italian, Russian, Polish) would be an advantage
• Solid knowledge of MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Solid verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills, with ability to adapt to a changing environment and prioritize tasks accordingly
• Attention to detail and commitment to producing high quality, accurate work
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment