Financial Data Analyst

Skills and Competencies:
Solid accounting background with a strong focus on financial analysis.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment with matrix reporting.
Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Excellent verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to adapt to a changing environment and prioritize tasks accordingly.

Education:
Postgraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics from a premium institution.
CFA/FRM certification (preferred).

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.
Create a variety of standard initial work package items that serve as a starting point for the ratings and research process, including data, spreadsheets, charts, and tables.
Update financial spreadsheets, charts, and tables.
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.
Support monitoring of analyst credit portfolios through news and industry source tracking and highlight key issues requiring further analysis.
Understand the application of accounting concepts on a particular entity.
Create documentation and provide guidance to support analysts and outsourcers.
Review, adjust, and publish data to external market participants.
Support the credit administration process and perform other routine administrative and ad hoc tasks, as directed by RRS & R&R Teams.

About the team: Our Research and Ratings Support team is responsible for providing a range of data and analytic services that contribute to the overall credit analysis functions performed by the MIS analytic teams. By joining our team, you will be part of exciting work in enhancing Moody's digital presence and improving customer engagement.