Data Associate

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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.

Skills and Competencies:

Strong understanding of fundamental finance and financial statements.
Basic understanding of capital markets.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Skills:
Credit: Exceptionally attentive to detail and capable of completing processes with full mentorship.
Understand the datasets as well as input and output requirements strictly.

Education:

Bachelor's/Master's in Engineering, Finance, Economics, or Business/Accounting.
Relevant experience of 1-3 years in credit/financial data analysis and interpretation; experience in fundamental finance or accounting is an added advantage.

Responsibilities:

Perform data analysis to support ratings, research, and analytical outreach.
Apply MIS standards to existing data to produce valuable inputs into the rating and research process, including Moody's adjusted data, key indicators, ratios, charts, and graphs.
Perform data intake tasks, including scrubbing and validating data for further use in research and ratings.
Review and understand financial reports, official statements, and other documents related to issuers’ performance.
Liaise with analysts and accounting specialists to understand the application of accounting concepts.
Work with ratings and support analysts to understand data capture requirements, adjustments, and other information needed by the rating team.
Work independently on straightforward business-as-usual deliverables such as prep for portfolio reviews, credit opinions, or outreach presentations.
Take initiative to participate in projects or process improvements.
Provide guidance to resolve queries of more junior team members.

About the team:
Our ROC Data & Analytics (Fundamental) team is responsible for providing data, analytical, and research services that contribute to the overall credit analysis function. By joining our team, you will be part of exciting work in the financial services industry, fostering skills valuable for any future career in this field.

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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Please note: STP categories are assigned by the hiring teams and are subject to change over the course of an employee’s tenure with Moody’s.