JOB TITLE: Financial Data Analyst
ENTITY: MIS
LINE OF BUSINESS /DEPARTMENT: ODC
LOCATION: London
The Role / Responsibilities:
The Analytic Data Management team consists of a diverse set of Financial Data Analysts (FDAs) supporting Banking, Insurance, Corporate Finance, Sovereign, Public Finance and Structured Finance Lines of Business. The team is located in, London, New York, Hong Kong, and Tokyo in order to support Analysts based in EMEA, the AMERICAS and ASIA PACIFIC. FDAs contribute towards the financial analysis part of the rating process which has a significant impact on any given rating. Their review process involves sourcing the financial statements, co-ordinating with the outsourcer with regards to spreading the data into internal templates, reviewing and performing accounting adjustments to the financial data as per analyst & region specific requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
The FDA role provides an opportunity for the candidate to make significant contribution towards the success of the ratings teams through support in financial analysis as well as discrete projects. The role also provides potential to develop skills in other areas, including leadership and management that would benefit the candidate.
FDAs will primarily support one of the global Fundamental teams (Corporate Finance, Financial Institutions or Public Finance), and are responsible for creating and compiling financial documents within a Service Level Agreement, reviewing financial statement data and performing account adjustments as required by the methodology.
The role requires strong financial knowledge and for some lines of businesses, a good accounting background, and additional languages are a particular plus. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate the ability to work effectively within a team. The ideal candidate for this role will be organized, have attention to detail and strong customer service abilities. FDAs are cross-trained within their line of business to support varying portfolios, which may include those from other global regions. The FDA will liaise with accounting specialists, outsourcers and analysts in order to fully understand the companies in the portfolio they support.
FDAs work as a team to ensure timeliness of data, and perform ongoing monitoring of data quality.
FDAs regularly interact with Moody's Analysts with regards to financial data needed for analysis and publications. Experienced FDAs undertake responsibility for maintaining process and methodology documentation to support the team and are provided with valuable training classes and interaction with Analysts as part of career growth. The FDA position provides a unique opportunity to foster skills that are valuable to any future career in the financial services industry. This person must be fluent in German (verbal and written). Liaise with Rating Analysts, senior managers and other stakeholders on a regular basis to build relationships and open lines of communications.
Qualifications:
The Department / Team
Analytical Data Management – Corporate Finance Group
Working at Moody's
Our views matter. So will yours.
The views of each Moody's employee matter and, collectively, those views contribute to our ability to serve credit-sensitive markets worldwide. Diverse opinions are encouraged and leverage the depth and breadth of experiences that our employees bring to work each day. We expect Moody's employees to be accessible and collaborative and, in return, Moody's offers a work environment that promotes intellectual curiosity, analytical rigor and collegiality. Our people and our environment uphold our core values of integrity, insight, intellectual leadership, inclusion and independence.
Moody's is an essential component of the global capital markets, providing credit ratings, research, tools and analysis that contribute to transparent and integrated financial markets. Moody's Corporation (NYSE: MCO) is the parent company of Moody's Investors Service, which provides credit ratings and research covering debt instruments and securities, and Moody's Analytics, which offers leading-edge software, advisory services and research for credit and economic analysis and financial risk management.
The Corporation, which reported revenue of $3.0 billion in 2013, employs approximately 8,400 people worldwide and maintains a presence in 31 countries. Further information is available at www.moodys.com
EEO Language
Moody's is an equal opportunities employer.
Securities Trading Policy (STP)
Candidates receiving an offer to join Moody's Investors Service or Moody's Shared Services shall be required to disclose their securities holdings and those of their family members as defined by Moody's Policy for Securities Trading. Such holdings will be reviewed by the hiring manager during the offer process to identify any potential conflicts of interest.
Moody's Human Resources department shall inform the prospective employee of any potential conflicts and remediation actions required. Any formal offer of employment is contingent upon the Candidate's agreement to comply, in advance of employment, with remediation requirements identified by Moody's.
ENTITY: MIS
LINE OF BUSINESS /DEPARTMENT: ODC
LOCATION: London
The Role / Responsibilities:
The Analytic Data Management team consists of a diverse set of Financial Data Analysts (FDAs) supporting Banking, Insurance, Corporate Finance, Sovereign, Public Finance and Structured Finance Lines of Business. The team is located in, London, New York, Hong Kong, and Tokyo in order to support Analysts based in EMEA, the AMERICAS and ASIA PACIFIC. FDAs contribute towards the financial analysis part of the rating process which has a significant impact on any given rating. Their review process involves sourcing the financial statements, co-ordinating with the outsourcer with regards to spreading the data into internal templates, reviewing and performing accounting adjustments to the financial data as per analyst & region specific requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
The FDA role provides an opportunity for the candidate to make significant contribution towards the success of the ratings teams through support in financial analysis as well as discrete projects. The role also provides potential to develop skills in other areas, including leadership and management that would benefit the candidate.
FDAs will primarily support one of the global Fundamental teams (Corporate Finance, Financial Institutions or Public Finance), and are responsible for creating and compiling financial documents within a Service Level Agreement, reviewing financial statement data and performing account adjustments as required by the methodology.
The role requires strong financial knowledge and for some lines of businesses, a good accounting background, and additional languages are a particular plus. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate the ability to work effectively within a team. The ideal candidate for this role will be organized, have attention to detail and strong customer service abilities. FDAs are cross-trained within their line of business to support varying portfolios, which may include those from other global regions. The FDA will liaise with accounting specialists, outsourcers and analysts in order to fully understand the companies in the portfolio they support.
FDAs work as a team to ensure timeliness of data, and perform ongoing monitoring of data quality.
FDAs regularly interact with Moody's Analysts with regards to financial data needed for analysis and publications. Experienced FDAs undertake responsibility for maintaining process and methodology documentation to support the team and are provided with valuable training classes and interaction with Analysts as part of career growth. The FDA position provides a unique opportunity to foster skills that are valuable to any future career in the financial services industry. This person must be fluent in German (verbal and written). Liaise with Rating Analysts, senior managers and other stakeholders on a regular basis to build relationships and open lines of communications.
Qualifications:
- Fluent in German (any other European language is a plus)
- B.A. or B.S. degree in Economics, Finance, or Accounting preferred
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and particularly Excel
- Individual must be organized, dependable, able to multi-task and manage priorities, display initiative and the ability to work independently
- Candidate must have the ability to quickly transition as priorities change to meet demands
- Strong organization, communication (verbal & written) and interpersonal skills are required to work as a team and for daily interaction with Moody's Analysts
- Knowledge or prior experience analyzing financial statements is strongly preferred
The Department / Team
Analytical Data Management – Corporate Finance Group
Working at Moody's
Our views matter. So will yours.
The views of each Moody's employee matter and, collectively, those views contribute to our ability to serve credit-sensitive markets worldwide. Diverse opinions are encouraged and leverage the depth and breadth of experiences that our employees bring to work each day. We expect Moody's employees to be accessible and collaborative and, in return, Moody's offers a work environment that promotes intellectual curiosity, analytical rigor and collegiality. Our people and our environment uphold our core values of integrity, insight, intellectual leadership, inclusion and independence.
Moody's is an essential component of the global capital markets, providing credit ratings, research, tools and analysis that contribute to transparent and integrated financial markets. Moody's Corporation (NYSE: MCO) is the parent company of Moody's Investors Service, which provides credit ratings and research covering debt instruments and securities, and Moody's Analytics, which offers leading-edge software, advisory services and research for credit and economic analysis and financial risk management.
The Corporation, which reported revenue of $3.0 billion in 2013, employs approximately 8,400 people worldwide and maintains a presence in 31 countries. Further information is available at www.moodys.com
EEO Language
Moody's is an equal opportunities employer.
Securities Trading Policy (STP)
Candidates receiving an offer to join Moody's Investors Service or Moody's Shared Services shall be required to disclose their securities holdings and those of their family members as defined by Moody's Policy for Securities Trading. Such holdings will be reviewed by the hiring manager during the offer process to identify any potential conflicts of interest.
Moody's Human Resources department shall inform the prospective employee of any potential conflicts and remediation actions required. Any formal offer of employment is contingent upon the Candidate's agreement to comply, in advance of employment, with remediation requirements identified by Moody's.