Job Description

Location(s):

  • Atago Green Hills Mori Tower 20fl, 2-5-1 Atago, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo, 105-6220, JP

Line Of Business: RRS(RRS)

Job Category:

  • Credit Analysis & Research

Experience Level: Experienced Hire

At Moody's, we unite the brightest minds to turn today’s risks into tomorrow’s opportunities. We do this by striving to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to be who they are-with the freedom to exchange ideas, think innovatively, and listen to each other and customers in meaningful ways. 

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

  • Ability to adapt to a changing environment and prioritize tasks accordingly.
  • Some understanding of fixed income markets and/or credit knowledge is preferred.
  • Accounting knowledge with a focus on financial analysis (e.g. through coursework, CFA or equivalent, or relevant work experience is preferred)
  • Fluency in Japanese and professional working proficiency in English
  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively and collaborative in a team
  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and sense of priorities

Education

University degree with 1 -2 years of relevant work experience (e.g. Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent qualifications) Recent graduates with relevant internship experience are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

  • Portfolio Management & Credit Quality: Perform day-to-day credit analysis, including reviewing financial data, building forecasts, and writing analytical commentary. Assist with proprietary models and new financial projections, and develop a working knowledge of credit fundamentals and Moody’s methodologies.
  • Research, Investor Outreach & Market Interaction: Contribute to core research drafts, attend investor briefings and issuer meetings, and build positive relationships with issuers by understanding their business and responding to inquiries.
  • Credit Administration: Operate ratings and research systems, apply Moody’s processes and best practices, and ensure compliance with laws and policies.
  • Coaching & Guidance: Provide guidance to the data processing team, manage workload pipeline, and offer feedback to the manager on work quality and accuracy.
  • Risk Identification and Escalation: Ensure compliance with laws and policies, increase awareness of cyber risks, and maintain high-quality work standards.

About the Team

The Ratings Research Support team supports the fundamental ratings business of Ratings & Research.

What makes us a happy team?
Opportunity to communicate with stakeholders from various backgrounds such as issuers, investors and industry experts; opportunities to learn and ability to broaden our horizons.

We take corporate social responsibility very seriously. As such we have a number of volunteer programs that will help you make a true difference in your community and society.

What makes us an attractive employer?
In addition to being part of an intellectually stimulating environment, where your views and opinions matter, we provide competitive benefits* such as a hybrid working environment, medical insurance, employee assistance program and summer/winter half day programs. We also offer educational assistance program to support your further education.

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.

Application Instructions

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