AVP/VP-Senior Analyst (CFG) recruitment

The Role:
The individual will be responsible for a portfolio of Asian corporates rated by Moody's. The role will involve ongoing analysis of the credit profile of rated corporates and demonstrating in-depth knowledge of the Asian operating environment. It is expected the individual hired will have the capability to manage client relationships at a very senior level and be able to write comprehensive and thought provoking research on individual companies and industry sectors. The role requires frequent interaction with investors, intermediaries and issuers, and managing assigned relationships. An ability to confidently interact with outside parties is therefore a prerequisite for this role. Travel is required.

Responsibilities:
- Conducting credit research and writing credit reports, special comments and outlooks for companies and industry sectors.
- Analyzing quantitative and qualitative data for companies and broader industry sectors.
- Interacting with senior company executives, investors, intermediaries and press/media.
- Build and maintain high profile relationships with investors, issuers, regulators and other market participants.
- Present credits effectively and comprehensively in rating committees and other internal analytical meetings.
- Present in public forum Moody's credit opinions on relevant corporate topics.
- Work closely with senior Moody's managers and mentor junior staff in the Hong Kong office.

Qualifications
- Graduate in finance, corporate finance, accounting, economics or related discipline with postgraduate qualifications an advantage.
- A minimum of 10 to 15 years of relevant analytical experience preferably analyzing the corporate sector with focus in Asia, probably in another financial institution or major research house.
- Strong quantitative aptitude and demonstrated analytical ability.
- Understanding of complex transaction structures, with exposure to documentation review.
- Strong organizational skills with sound judgment.
- Mature and balanced personality with ability to manage high level and often complex client relationships.
- Articulate and succinct communication skills both verbally and in writing with extensive public speaking experience ideal. Previous experience writing research in either an equity or credit market context would be advantageous.
- Fluent in English is necessary and Putonghua is highly preferred.

How To Apply
Please apply on-line at:

https://www.moodys.jobs/psp/hrrec/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/ROLE_APPLICANT.ER_VIEW_JOBS.GBL?JobReqNbr=010963

Candidates not invited for interviews within four weeks may consider their applications as unsuccessful, although Moody's may keep their details on file for future reference.