6-months Graduate placement – Frankfurt recruitment
Start Date: September 2012
Positions open within Corporate Finance and Banking
Closing Date: 28th March 2012
Role
There is no better entry into the world of Credit Analysis than joining the Moody’s Graduate programme. Moody’s Investors Service is a leading provider of credit ratings, research and risk analysis. Moody’s commitment and expertise contributes to transparent and integrated financial markets. The firm’s ratings and analysis track debt covering more than 110 sovereign nations, 11,000 corporate issuers, 22,000 public finance issuers, and 102,000 structured finance obligations. Moody’s Investors Service is a subsidiary of Moody’s Corporation (NYSE: MCO), which reported revenue of $2 billion in 2010, employs approximately 6,000 people worldwide and maintains a presence in 27 countries.
At Moody’s you will work in an environment that provides immediate challenges, encourages curiosity and initiative, and gives you the opportunity to get an in-depth insight into the workings of a ratings agency. You will have the opportunity to support Analysts in the rating process, including drafting credit documents, formulating ratios, preparing spreadsheets, comparative statistics and working on special projects as and when needed.
In addition to on the job training and mentoring, Moody’s provides formal credit training. This will give you the opportunity to further hone your critical thinking and increase your analytical capabilities. You will not only find a collegial work environment but also an emphasis on diligence and independent judgment. Moody’s offers a challenging but friendly working environment where professionalism and integrity are considered key values. The position provides excellent career opportunities and includes an attractive compensation package.
Requirements
Qualifications:
- Strong first degree as well as a Master degree (or equivalent) in Banking, Finance Accounting or Economics
- Relevant internship experience in credit analysis or related experience is required
Individual:
- Financial research capabilities
- Strong quantitative aptitude and proven analytical skills
- Solid understanding of cash-flow lending techniques
- Very good communication skills – able to communicate clearly and succinctly, both verbally and in writing
- Well developed IT skills including advanced Microsoft Office, especially Excel knowledge
- Able to work to tight deadlines and manage own workflow/priorities accordingly
- Sound judgment – able for form and present findings
- Strong attention to detail
- Able to question received information
- Able to work using own initiative
- Fluency in English and German