Associate Analyst 2 – PFG recruitment

Responsibilities
The Associate Analyst II will be a key member of Moody's Regional Surveillance Team, responsible for analyzing a wide variety of local government and enterprise debt transactions including cities, counties, school districts and special districts. Duties include analyzing credit quality using quantitative methods and qualitative judgment, accumulating in-depth knowledge of economic trends and debt practices within the local government sectors, and collaborating with teammates and other Public Finance Group associates. This individual should demonstrate strong time management skills and the ability to write high quality credit research. A demonstrated ability to institute analytical and process enhancements is desirable.

Qualifications
Either an MBA or MPA, or bachelor's degree in business, accounting or finance combined with one to three years of relevant work experience, preferably with a local government or financial institution. The ideal candidate will have strong quantitative (accounting, finance and/or economics), communication (both oral and written) and interpersonal skills. This individual must have strong knowledge of Word and Excel. Candidate will be expected to manage competing priorities while meeting clearly defined deadlines and complying with internal procedures and best practices.

Department
Moody's Regional Surveillance teams are located in multiple geographic offices throughout the U.S. and are responsible for monitoring and assigning accurate and timely credit ratings to debt securities issued by local government entities across the nation as well as on-going monitoring of credit developments and credit quality in your assigned states. The teams are part of Moody's US Public Finance Department, which is responsible for all credit ratings in the US state and local government and not-for profit sectors.
The Associate Analyst II position will be located in Chicago and will be part of a highly collaborative team.

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