Analyst – Banking recruitment
The Department / Team:
Moody’s Banking Team in Moscow consists of 15 analysts and associates and covers a portfolio of over 180 banks and non-bank financial institutions in Russia and other CIS countries.
The Role / Responsibilities:
We have an opportunity for an Analyst in the Moody’s Banking team to manage a portfolio of rated banks and non-banking financial institutions. These institutions are mainly based in the CIS region.
This is a challenging role where you will be responsible to provide insightful credit analysis, to ensure rating accuracy and respond to investors inquiries. This opportunity involves developing an in-depth knowledge of the region’s financial systems and institutions and writing thought-leading research on banks and markets. As part of the rating process you will manage effective interaction with investors and issuers alike.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop in-depth knowledge of the assigned banks in the region
- Build and maintain high quality relationships with Senior Management at the financial institutions
- Write in-depth, high quality, insightful and focused research on credit trends, specific issuers or bank systems as a whole
- Perform and present in-depth fundamental credit analysis effectively and comprehensively on a regular basis on each issuer in a portfolio at rating committees
- Maintain currency of credit ratings for issuers in portfolio
- Actively participate in regular outreach events such as investor briefings, teleconferences, conferences and third party presentations
Qualifications:
- Strong academic background at least equivalent to BSc/MSc (or equivalent) in Finance or Economic subject
- Relevant credit/risk assessment experience gained from a financial institution, asset management or a research house
- Good understanding of CIS financial institutions and their regulatory environment
- Excellent communication skills - able to communicate clearly and succinctly, both verbally and in writing
- Financial writing capabilities
- Strong quantitative aptitude and proven analytical skills
- CIMA/ACCA/CFA professional qualification would be highly beneficial
- Highly organised and efficient, with ability to multi-task and able to meet tight deadlines
- Fluency in Russian and English is essential, another language desirable
- Willingness to travel across the EMEA region
- Ability to ensure ongoing self development
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