Job Description

Experience Level: Experienced Hire

Categories:

  • Credit Analysis & Research

Location(s):

  • One Pacific Place, Floor 24, 88 Queensway, Admiralty Hong Kong, HK

Line Of Business: Financial Institutions Group(FIG)

Entity: Moody's Investors Service(MIS)

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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. 

Role/Responsibilities

The Financial Institutions Group (FIG) within Moody’s Ratings is hiring an Assistant Vice President - Analyst. This position will report to the Associate Managing Director responsible for financial institutions ratings and will be based in Hong Kong. Candidates in Beijing and Shanghai will also be considered. The analyst will be responsible for:

  • Managing a portfolio of Greater China insurance companies.
  • Managing all aspects of the ratings process from timely ratings actions to producing high-quality insightful and impactful research.
  • Communicating views to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Engaging with issuers, intermediaries and investors (e.g. conference participation, investors' outreach) to increase Moody’s market relevance.

The successful candidate must be an ambitious, self-motivated team player and a critical thinker with superior communication skills, both verbal and written.

Ratings quality: work collaboratively with analysts in Moody’s offices globally to foster critical thinking, healthy skepticism, and a proactive approach to managing the credit portfolio and updating processes that strengthen Moody’s rating franchise and relevance.

Communication skills: must be able to articulate, persuasive, timely, insightful and relevant commentary to both internal and external stakeholders regarding credit issues.

Qualifications

  • Preferably several years of experience in an analytical, research or risk management function, with a good understanding of the insurance sector in Greater China, their regulatory environments and evolving trends.
  • Other relevant experience include working in an insurance or reinsurance company or at a firm servicing the insurance sector such as an insurance asset manager, a consulting or accounting firm. Experience in other financial institutions will also be considered.
  • Proficiency in English and mandarin are required. A professional actuarial designation, a CFA or CPA will be an advantage.
  • Strong financial analysis and communication skills.
  • Highly organized, collaborative and efficient; able to multi-task and meet tight deadlines.
  • Candidates with less experience would be considered for an Analyst position.

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.

Candidates for Moody's Corporation may be asked to disclose securities holdings pursuant to Moody’s 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.

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