Senior Financial Data Analyst (Japanese-speaking)

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The Role:
Senior 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:
* Capturing data from servicer reports, ensuring its accuracy and timeliness.
* Monitoring data entry by outsourced resources, providing feedback, and developing training materials to prevent errors.
* Collaborating with ratings and support analysts to review data and adjustments necessary for Ratings and Research.
* Publishing research reports where required and coordinating with analysts and transaction counterparties for timely data receipt.
* Managing the filing and uploading of research documents and servicer reports.
* Responding promptly to queries from investors, servicers, and internal stakeholders.
* Exploring opportunities for automation to enhance accuracy and efficiency in manual processes.
* Applying Moody’s Ratings standards to data, producing valuable inputs for the rating and research process, including adjusted data, key indicators, ratios, charts, and graphs.
* Reviewing financial reports and documents related to issuers’ performance to understand requirements for data capture and adjustments.
* Taking the initiative in participating in projects and process improvements aimed at enhancing the team's capabilities.
* Providing guidance to junior team members on resolving data queries and improving data intake processes

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 and Japanese is essential
* Fluency in Chinese and Koren language beneficial

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.