Ratings Desk Associate

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The Role

As a Ratings Desk Associate, you will provide and coordinate a global comprehensive ratings processing service to Rating Analysts within various issuance products. The successful candidate will be responsible for all work related to a subset of deals which includes:

Responsibilities

• Review lengthy debt documents and rating relevant provisions within the deal documents or pricing supplements.
• Responsible for applying various rules, guidelines & procedures to a subset of issuance submitted for rating assignment.
• Determine qualification using defined criteria for current published rating or whether analysis is required by Lead Analyst
• Facilitate gathering of all required documentation and regularly track news wires/vendors and appropriately flag relevant items / developments related to the debt markets.
• Continue to develop broad based knowledge of financial instruments, policies, and related business practices.
• Facilitate comprehensive issuance portfolio management and issuer relationship management where needed.
• Promptly & efficiently escalate, identify and research issuance, discrepancies, conflicts or otherwise & summarize findings for the Lead Analyst
• As part of the rating process, associate may interact with issuers, investors and intermediaries.
• Provide professional and prompt resolution related to inquiries for both internal & external clients.
• Willing to accept new challenges and demonstrates flexibility with last minute changes in commitments and deadlines.

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Qualifications :

• Minimum undergraduate degree (e.g., Bachelor’s degree)
• Demonstrates strong knowledge of MS programs including: Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Solid verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills a must
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment and prioritize tasks accordingly
• Familiarity with debt capital markets preferred (e.g. coursework and/or relevant work experience) with prior experience of financial/legal documentation review
• Hybrid work schedule!

For US-based roles only: the anticipated hiring base salary range for this position is [[$56,200 - [[$81,550, depending on factors such as experience, education, level, skills, and location. This range is based on a full-time position. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for incentive compensation. Moody’s also offers a competitive benefits package, including not but limited to medical, dental, vision, parental leave, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, life, disability, and accident insurance, a discounted employee stock purchase plan, and tuition reimbursement.

Moody’s is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion, national origin, citizen status, marital status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Moody’s also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about a reasonable accommodation, or need assistance with completing the application process, please email accommodations@moodys.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only, and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

For San Francisco positions, qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

This position may be considered a promotional opportunity, pursuant to the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.

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