Associate Analyst recruitment
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for the analysis of the credit aspects of CRE CDO transactions, including the analysis of individual loans, CMBS pools, and other commercial real estate collateral. In addition, the candidate will be expected to run simulation models (CDORom) and cash flow analytic models (CDOEdge) to formulate and substantiate a credit opinion. The Analyst will be expected to serve as the primary surveillance analyst for a portfolio of transactions, maintaining the integrity of the data used in our analytics through monthly reviews of trustee reports, present rating recommendations on individual deals to rating committees, communicate their analysis during internal meetings, and write accurate and insightful press releases. The successful candidate will also be expected to complete various special research projects, develop in-depth knowledge of the CMBS and CRE CDO sectors and pursue thought leadership initiatives to enhance our analysis and research impact.
Qualifications
Three to five years of professional experience in the commercial real estate sector. Experience in structured finance and CDOs/CLOs is a plus, but not required. Candidates should have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Real Estate, Economics, Engineering or a related field. Masters degree or MBA in related fields (e.g. Mathematics, Engineering or other quantitative field of study).
Other requirements include a proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the ability to manage multiple projects, work closely with others, and independently produce thoughtful, accurate, and detailed work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. The individual should have well-developed analytic skills along with strong written and oral communication abilities.
This job description is issued as a guideline to assist you in your duties; it is not exhaustive and we would be pleased to discuss any constructive comments you may have. Because of the evolving nature and changing demands of our business, this job description may be subject to change. You may, on occasion, be required to undertake additional or other duties within the context of this job description, and according to the needs of the business.
Department
The Commercial Real Estate Finance (CREF) Monitoring Group in New York is seeking to hire an Analyst in its Commercial Real Estate Collateralized Debt Obligation (CRE CDO) surveillance team. The team is responsible for monitoring the ratings of existing CRE CDOs (Synthetics, CLOs, Re-Remics) and for completing or updating credit estimates of CRE CDO collateral. In addition to analyzing existing CRE CDOs, the team also publishes in-depth research on relevant credit issues.
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Moody's is an equal opportunity employer.
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Candidates receiving an offer to join Moody's Investors Service or Moody's Shared Services will be required to disclose their securities holdings and those of their family members as defined by Moody's Policy for Securities Trading. Such holdings will be reviewed by the hiring manager during the offer process to identify any potential conflicts of interest. Moody's Human Resources department shall inform the prospective employee of any potential conflicts and remediation actions required. Any formal offer of employment is contingent upon the Candidate's agreement to comply, in advance of employment, with remediation requirements identified by Moody's.
