Analyst/MRG

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The candidate will join the Methodology Review Group (MRG) as part of the new MRG Methodology team that reviews and approves all credit rating methodologies and performs credit rating action reviews (CRARs) and periodic review (PerR) assessments globally. The candidate will be part of the unique team of mid-level analysts that lead CRARs and PerRs and is expected to focus on SFG. The role will also involve active participation to Moody’s in-depth annual reviews of existing rating methodologies as well as ad hoc participation to other key areas of MRG Methodology such as methodology projects.

The candidate will be exposed to a wide range of business lines and asset classes across all regions and will interact with various parts of Moody’s. This role provides extensive learning opportunities as well as good visibility within Moody’s. It requires strong analytical, communication and writing skills, and would fit a detail-oriented and inquisitive individual who enjoys investigative work. This individual must have the ability to produce high quality work under tight deadlines.

Role/Responsibilities:

• Perform reviews of credit rating / periodic review actions (mainly related to SFG issuers), on a sampled basis, to evaluate their comprehensiveness and consistency with Moody’s published rating methodologies.
• Determine if the rating committee materials sufficiently explain the risks and factors relating to the credit analysis and evaluate whether the relevant methodologies were correctly applied and the ratings assigned are appropriate in light of the applicable methodologies.
• Actively participate to annual methodology reviews of SFG methodologies, supporting members of the Methodology Review Committee (MRC). This involves liaising with the relevant rating team and other pertinent stakeholders to make sure methodologies meet analytical relevance, consistency and transparency required criteria.
• Assist the MRG Methodology team on methodology projects and other ad-hoc analytical projects as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• 4+ years of experience in credit analysis, mainly focused on SFG issuers / lead analyst skills a plus.
• Knowledge of Moody’s rating methodologies beneficial.
• Ability to work under pressure with multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Strong analytical skills.

For US-based roles only: the anticipated hiring base salary range for this position is £78,600.00 - £113,850.00, depending on factors such as experience, education, level, skills, and location. This range is based on a full-time position. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for incentive compensation. Moody’s also offers a competitive benefits package, including not but limited to medical, dental, vision, parental leave, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, life, disability, and accident insurance, a discounted employee stock purchase plan, and tuition reimbursement.

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