RE-IGNITE Associate : Financial Data Analyst

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Moody’s RE-IGNITE is a 16-week paid full-time opportunity designed for people who wish to re-enter the workforce after a minimum two-year hiatus. As part of RE-IGNITE, you will join our dynamic team where you’ll benefit from a number of hands-on projects, coaching & mentoring, leadership development, and networking opportunities. This opportunity could lead to a full-time role with Moody’s. Imagine what we can build with you. Don’t wait - apply today.

Financial Data Analyst performs a range of data, analytical and research services that contribute to the overall credit analysis function performed by the structured finance rating groups. Prospective candidates will have a good understanding of structured finance as well as a basic understanding of capital markets. The ideal candidate for this role will possess strong organizational skills, demonstrate attention to detail as well as their ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
Being part of the Data & Analytics function provides a unique opportunity to foster skills that are valuable to any future career in the financial services industry. This will be an internally facing role, reporting into the team manager
Responsibilities:
Perform analysis to support ratings, research, analytical outreach. Examples of work include:
* Apply MIS' standards to existing data in order to produce valuable inputs into the rating and research process, including Moody's adjusted data, key indicators, ratios, charts and graphs in line with MIS’s methodologies
* Perform various data intake tasks, including scrubbing, validating the data for further use in research and ratings
* Responsible for reviewing and understanding financial reports, official statements and other documents related to issuers’ performance
* Work directly with ratings and support analysts to understand data capture requirements, adjustments and other information needed by the rating team for ratings and research
* Take initiative to participate in projects or process improvements
* Be able to perform data intake exercises such as resolution of data point or mapping issues
* Work independently on straightforward business as usual (BAU) deliverables such as simple loan by loan pools and aggregation of CDO data
* Provide guidance to resolve queries of more junior team members
Skills:
Credit:
* Macro understanding of methodologies
* Good understanding of all technical and operational aspects for assigned deliverables
Stakeholder Management:
* Interact with lead and support analysts independently to resolve or clarify straightforward issues
Project Management:
* Develop working knowledge of more than one project/deliverable with guidance
Qualifications:
* Bachelors/Masters in Engineering, Finance, Economics or Business/Accounting
* Relevant experience of 1-3 years in credit/financial data analysis and interpretation; experience in structured finance will be an added advantage
* Individual must be organized, dependable, and able to multi-task and manage priorities, display initiative, and have the ability to work independently in a demanding, fast-paced environment
* Microsoft Office skills, in particular intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills
* Fluency in English with good written and verbal communication skills; good interpersonal skills
* Language skills may be required for certain positions

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.