Associate Analyst – AA2, Dubai recruitment
Role/Responsibilities:
The Associate will work closely with Senior Analysts and have the opportunity to attend meetings with issuers and contribute to rating committees. The key function of the role is to provide analytical, statistical and research assistance to Analysts in the Banking team.
- Support analysts in the rating process, including drafting credit documents, formulating ratios, preparing spreadsheets, comparative statistics, graphs, tables, and working on special projects as and when needed.
- Monitor portfolio and quantitative and qualitative portfolio data as directed by lead Analyst.
- Review financial statements and apply Moody’s methodologies and use financial models with limited guidance from Senior Analyst.
- Perform credit analysis on financial institutions under guidance of lead Analyst.
- Writes portions of press releases with assistance of Lead Analyst.
- Interacts with intermediaries and issuers on lower priority issues
- Review rating documentation, including bank loans, covenants and bond indentures
- Prepares sections of Rating Committee recommendations memo.
- Support sector and company research writing
- Preparation of outreach presentational material relating to company and sector focus
- Attend analytical meetings (European travel required) and assist with meeting follow-up reports
- Performs administrative tasks among other things, portfolio reviews and time sensitive projects.
Qualifications:
- Strong academics with a BSc / Master’s Degree (or equivalent) in a Finance / Banking / Accounting or Economic subject
- Relevant professional qualification (e.g. CFA and or CIMA/ACCA) would be highly beneficial
- Relevant credit analysis experience within Banking, or related experience from a recognised financial institution or an audit firm • Demonstrates enhanced accounting knowledge when reviewing financial statements and proposes relevant solutions
- Solid understanding of cash-flow lending techniques
- Ability to use financial models and software specific to the business
- Financial/statistical research capabilities
- Strong quantitative aptitude and proven analytical skills
- Well developed IT skills including advanced Excel and PowerPoint
- Able to work to tight deadlines and manage own workflow/priorities accordingly
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, and demonstrable research skills
- Ambitious and highly motivated/keen to identify and pursue opportunities for self development
- Desire to exceed client expectations
- Sound judgment – able for form and present findings
- Able to work using own initiative and without close supervision
- Fluency in English is essential
The Department / Team:
The EMEA Banking team is part of the Financial Institutions Group. They provide ratings on banks and non-banking financial institutions.
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