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If you are excited about this opportunity but do not meet every single requirement, please apply! You still may be a great fit for this role or other open roles. We are seeking candidates who model our values: invest in every relationship, lead with curiosity, champion diverse perspectives, turn inputs into actions, and uphold trust through integrity.

Skills and Competencies

Strong understanding of fundamental finance and financial statements
Basic understanding of capital markets
Relevant experience of up to 1 years in credit/financial data analysis/structured finance domain and interpretation is an added advantage
Candidates from diverse backgrounds and academic disciplines with a strong focus on Finance/Technology/Support & Management
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and investigative skills, with the ability to investigate data issues, perform basic root-cause analysis, and contribute to data quality improvement initiatives.
Understanding of data management and data quality principles, with the ability to work with datasets, perform data validation checks, and support data analysis, reporting, and operational processes
Ability to manage multiple priorities, deliver high-quality outcomes within established deadlines, and maintain a strong focus on accuracy, quality control, and process consistency.
Create visual representations of data findings through charts, graphs, and dashboards to make the data understandable.
Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to build productive relationships and work successfully with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
Basic understanding of artificial intelligence concepts, with curiosity and enthusiasm for learning how AI tools can be used to improve processes and drive efficiency. Interest in exploring AI systems and a willingness to develop awareness of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use.

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics or Business/Accounting
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong proficiency across the wider Microsoft Office suite
Any knowledge in SQL, Python, PowerBI etc. will be an added advantage

Responsibilities

Perform analysis to support ratings, research, analytical outreach. Examples of work include:
Perform various data intake tasks, including scrubbing, validating the financial data for further use in research and ratings
Apply MR' standards to existing data in order to produce valuable inputs into the rating and research process, including Moody's adjusted data, key indicators, ratios, charts and graphs in line with MR's methodologies
Responsible for reviewing and understanding financial reports, official statements and other documents related to issuers' performance
Work directly with ratings and support analysts to understand data capture requirements, adjustments and other information needed by the rating team for ratings and research
Take initiative to participate in projects or process improvements
Complete simple deliverables such as newsletters, database maintenance, more complex or high profile admin or other ad-hoc support with oversight
Be able to perform data intake exercises such as resolution of data point or mapping issues

About the team

Being part of the Structured Finance Analytic Data Operations team offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the overall goals and objectives of Moody's Ratings by managing financial and analytical data in a cost-effective, controlled, and high-quality manner. Our team combines a strong focus on quality, operational excellence, and innovation to continuously enhance data processes and analytical workflows. As part of a global organization, you will collaborate with colleagues across regions, gain exposure to a broad range of asset classes and markets, and play a meaningful role in strengthening the data foundation that supports informed decision-making across the organization

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.

Financial Data Analyst

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