Public Finance Associate, II recruitment
Responsibilities
The Associate Analyst II will be part of a team that will be dedicated to surveillance of outstanding local government ratings for Moody's US Public Finance Group. The Associate Analyst will be responsible for reviewing outstanding ratings for accuracy and recommend rating changes, as required, to rating committee.
- Analyze audited financial statements, economic data and qualitative data, and present rating recommendations to committee.
- Publish high quality credit research, as necessary, to support rating actions.
- Manage an active calendar of surveillance activity within a defined timeframe.
- Track surveillance activity against defined objectives and document rating actions.
- Enter key financial data into Moody's proprietary database and make analytical adjustments consistent with Moody's methodologies.
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Moody's Corporation is committed to equal opportunities and diversity in its recruitment practices. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are dedicated to the fair and equal treatment of potential and existing employees, candidates and clients regardless of sex, marital status, ethnic origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation, age or any other characteristic protected by law.
