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. Moody's EMEA Banking Group is responsible for rating bank and non-bank financial institution based in Europe, Middle East and Africa regions.
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 Dubai banking team. Key Responsibilities: The key responsibility of an associate is to provide analytical, statistical, administrative and research assistance to analysts in the Financial Institution Group. The associate will work closely with analysts and have the opportunity to attend meetings with issuers and contribute to rating committees, the tasks can broadly be defined as below; - Support analysts in the rating process, including drafting internal credit documents, preparing ratio analysis, preparing spreadsheets, comparative statistics, graphs, tables, and working on special projects as needed - Review financial statements and perform credit analysis on a bank and/or sector basis - Review bond and loan documentation - Support system and special project research writing - Preparation of outreach presentational material relating to banks and/or systems - Attend analytical meetings and assist with meeting preparation and follow-up - Ensure administrative tasks are done
Experience
- Solid understanding of financial statements - Financial/statistical research capabilities - Strong quantitative aptitude - Well developed IT skills including advance Excel and PowerPoint - Proven analytical skills, will be an advantage - Good understanding of European and/or country specific financial institutions regulatory environment, will be an advantage - Proven financial institutions credit analysis experience or related experience, will be an advantage - International work or study experience an advantage.
Qualifications
- Strong academic background with MSc (or equivalent) - Relevant professional qualification (eg CFA and or CIMA/ACCA) will be an advantage.
Key Tech and Non-Tech Skills
- Ambitious and highly motivated - Desire to exceed internal (analysts) and external (issuers) expectations - Sound judgment - Able to work to tight deadlines and manage own workflow/priorities accordingly - Demonstrable research skills - Able to work using own initiative and without close supervision - Good communication skills - able to communicate clearly and succinctly, both verbally and in writing. - Willingness to travel across the Europe, Middle East and Africa region when necessary
Languages
Fluency in English is essential; additional languages are an advantage
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.
