Financial Data Analyst

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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
* Fluency in reading and spoken Korean and Mandarin Chinese to review financial statements.
* Relevant work experience in credit, financial research & analysis Relevant work in corporate finance sector would be a plus.
* Good Accounting background.
* Demonstrates knowledge of MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
* Solid verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to adapt to a changing environment and prioritize tasks accordingly.

Education
* Minimum graduate degree. Preferably a post graduate degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Mathematics

Responsibilities
* Prepare a variety of discrete credit process inputs, perform preliminary analyses to identify trends in data, and apply reasoning to the completed work product.
* Perform financial statement analysis using accounting and finance principles to read and understand financial statements and other disclosures related to debt issuers’ performance.
* Apply Moody’s relevant methodology standards and requirements to financial data and make appropriate adjustments.
* Identify trends in data and apply reasoning to work being completed
* Initiate/escalate deeper reviews when necessary
* Prepare presentation materials for outreach activities.
* Provide support for RRS and R&R in monitoring / surveillance of Moody’s rated issuers.
* Understand the application of accounting concepts on a particular entity.
* Create documentation and provide guidance to support analysts and outsourcers.
* Support the credit administration process and perform other routine administrative and ad hoc tasks, as directed by RRS & R&R Teams.
* The position provides a unique opportunity to foster skills that are valuable to any future career in the financial services industry.

About the team
The Data & Analytics team consists of a diverse team of Financial Data Analysts (FDA), supporting Corporate Finance group. The team is based in Hong Kong and support Analysts in the Ratings & Research (R&R) & Associates in Ratings Research Support team (RRS) across Greater China and South Korea.

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.