Rating Associate

2 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Moody's Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Rating Associate to join our team at Moody's. As a Rating Associate, you will play a critical role in supporting the development of credit ratings and research reports.

Key Responsibilities
  • Portfolio Management & Credit Quality
    • Work closely with lead analysts to perform day-to-day credit analysis related to ratings, research, presentations, and investor outreach.
    • Review financial spreadsheets and charts, analyze data and financial statements, build and update financial forecasts, and write analytical commentary in accordance with Moody's methodologies.
    • Assist with proprietary models and new financial projections as applicable, identify trends in data, and apply analytical skills and judgment to form well-reasoned credit conclusions.
    • Develop a working knowledge of credit fundamentals through a review of components such as transaction documentation, cash flow analysis, or loss allocation rules.
    • Perform analytical tasks related to portfolio reviews and other credit projects.
    • Develop a working knowledge of Moody's methodologies and credit rating best practices, and apply these with guidance from lead analysts.
    • Develop the ability to understand and identify key factors that affect issuer credit ratings. Interpret and analyze financial data and other credit inputs provided by internal and external parties.
    • Monitor credit quality and issuer and/or industry trends by following market developments and relevant news events, analyzing issuer reporting (including, in some rating groups monitoring and attending earnings calls), and engaging with issuers directly for follow-up clarification and information.
    • Attend and participate in rating committee meetings, including to offer analysis and opinion where appropriate. Prepare credit estimates analysis used to assess elements of credit risk in certain rated transactions.
  • Research, Investor Outreach & Market Interaction
    • Contribute to the first draft of core research (such as credit opinions, issuer and sector comments, press releases, pre-sale, and new issue reports) in collaboration with lead analysts.
    • Build positive relationships with issuers displaying initiative to understand the issuer's business and proactively responding to issuer inquiries.
  • Credit Administration
    • Operate applicable ratings and research systems and utilize software specific to the rating group.
    • Demonstrate sound understanding and judgment in applying Moody's processes, documentation standards, and best practices, and adhere to all laws and policies.
  • Coaching & Guidance
    • Provide guidance in the delegation of work to the data processing team.
    • Provide feedback to the manager on the quality and accuracy of work produced by the data processing team, while providing constructive and proactive feedback.
  • Risk Identification and Escalation
    • Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures to certify relevant key codes as required. Complete mandatory required training in a timely manner.
    • Awareness of Moody's risk management approach.
    • Increase awareness of cyber risks and avoidance of vulnerabilities.
    • Ensure high quality of work free of errors.
    Requirements
    • Minimum undergraduate/first-level degree (e.g. Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent qualifications) with strong academic performance (in the US, minimum GPA of 3.0).
    • Some relevant experience (including internships) is preferred.
    • Proficient in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
    • Some understanding of fixed income markets and/or credit knowledge is preferred.
    • Spanish language skills would be beneficial.
    • Finance and accounting background preferred.

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