Imagine what we can INSPIRE with youMoody's empowers people to make better decisions and achieve brighter futures. This is what motivates us to bring out the best in our products and our people. Join us. Forward Together.-- Moody's Investors Service is among the world's most respected and widely utilized sources for credit ratings and research. Our opinions and analysis on a broad range of credit obligors and obligations are valued around the world for their insight and rigor.- At MIS, our workplace culture supports our mission to be the Agency of Choice for our customers, employees and future employees. Our Culture focuses on Excellence and embodies behavioral qualities such as Integrity, Responsiveness, Collaboration, Respect and Passion. Our people are our core asset and we look beyond outcomes to ensure that behaviors and interactions matter.DepartmentThe Rating Desk Services focused on conducting thorough analysis of bank loan informationRole/ResponsibilitiesAs a **Financial Data Associate **on the Ratings Desk Services you will work closely with various teams across Moody's, supervise and analyze bank loan data at initial and subsequent stage of the rating, conduct in-depth reviews of issuance/organizational documentation, identify market activity.**Responsibilities**:- Ensure global regulatory controls (e.g., Dodd-Frank) and internal credit policy requirements are adhered to across the end to end ratings process- Review, analyze and interpret critical legal, contingency or other provisions within deal documents (Credit Agreements, Term Sheets, Amendment documents, etc.)- Monitor SEC filing, review and flag subsequent bank loan events (Refinancing, Amendment, Amend & Extend, Re-Pricing, Bifurcation, Add-Ons)- Where appropriate, resolve whether further analysis is required by rating analyst- Develop in-depth understanding of Moody's credit methodologies, issuer financial instruments, issuer document packages and related business practices- Gather all required documentation and regularly track news wires/vendors and appropriately flag relevant items / developments related to debt markets.- Proactive outreach and engagement with Issuers and market participants to secure a comprehensive view of the issuance portfolio- Promptly and efficiently raise, identify and research issuance, discrepancies, differences, or otherwise and summarize findings for the analyst- As part of the rating process, associate may interact with issuers, investors and intermediaries- Provide professional and timely resolution related to inquiries for both internal and external clients- Continue to develop knowledge of financial instruments, policies, methodology updates and any related business practices and other tasks/functions as required**Qualifications**:- Minimum undergraduate degree (e.g., Bachelor's degree) in Finance, Banking, Legal, Accounting or a related finance-area- 6+ months years of relevant experience required- Familiarity with debt capital markets preferred (e.g. coursework and/or relevant work experience) with prior experience in reviewing financial/legal documentation.- Willing to accept new challenges and demonstrates flexibility with last minute changes in commitments and deadlines and has the ability to prioritize tasks accordingly- Demonstrates proven understanding of MS programs including: Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint- Attention to details, proven verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills a must- Advanced command of EnglishLI-RA- Moody's is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.
