Research Assistant (Standard & Poor”s Ratings Services)
This position is responsible for the collection, collation, interpretation and maintenance of data for analytical purposes, as well as assisting analysts with report writing for publication. The research assistant will be responsible for the development of spreadsheet statistics and databases and will be actively involved in developing rating committee presentations, portfolio reviews and commentaries.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain a centralised database and spreadsheets ensuring all necessary data is processed in a timely fashion
- Develop spreadsheet statistics, including peer group analysis.
- Assist analysts in financial modelling and forecasting
- Collate material for management meetings
- Source news information using Factiva and other newspaper Internet sites, providing analysts with updated information on stories and breaking news.
- Attend and actively participate in ratings committees.
Requirements:
- Be educated to degree level in a business related field (commerce, business, finance, accounting or economics)
- Strong Excel skills
- Very high attention to detail
- Have the ability to think analytically; collate information into reasoned arguments; manage competing priorities while maintaining high standards; and to work in a team.
- Be able to effectively communicate (oral, written, presentation).
About McGraw Hill Financial
Be essential to the global financial markets.
When you work at McGraw Hill Financial and its respected global brands, your contributions are essential to us and to the markets we serve.
- McGraw Hill Financial includes Standard Poor’s Ratings Services, SP Capital IQ, SP Dow Jones Indices, J.D. Power, Platts, and McGraw Hill Construction.
- Together, we’re the foremost providers of essential intelligence for the capital and commodities markets.
- Whether it’s analyzing data, innovating technology, or developing market insights, we’re looking for intellectually curious, progressive and passionate thinkers to join our team.
Additional information is available at www.mhfi.com/careers
McGraw Hill Financial is an equal opportunity employer. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. For special accommodation due to disability, please email webmaster -at- mcgraw-hill.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate individual.
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