Financial Data Analyst - Bengaluru, Karnataka, India - Moody's Corporation

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The Associate contributes to the success of the Research and Ratings Support team, by providing a range of data and analytic services that contribute to the overall credit analysis functions performed by the MIS analytic teams. This internal facing role is part of the team that works directly with rating and research support analysts, prepares data and various discrete pieces of analytical work such as spreading, data gathering and analysis for credit ratings, research analytical market outreach and presentations, under the guidance of the RRS and R&R teams. This role provides opportunities to take additional responsibilities at key interval. Candidates will require solid accounting background with strong focus in financial analysis. They will be expected to demonstrate their ability to work effectively in a team environment with matrix reporting. The ideal candidate for this role will possess strong organizational skills, demonstrate attention to detail, and enjoy working in a collaborative team environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare a variety of discrete credit process inputs, perform preliminary analyses to identify trends in data, and apply reasoning to the completed work product.

Perform financial statement analysis using accounting and finance principles to read and understand financial statements and other disclosures related to debt issuers' performance.

Apply Moody's relevant methodology standards and requirements to financial data and make appropriate adjustments.

Identify trends in data and apply reasoning to work being completed

Initiate/escalate deeper reviews when necessary

Prepare presentation materials for outreach activities.

Provide support for RRS and R&R in monitoring / surveillance of Moody's rated issuers.

Understand the application of accounting concepts on a particular entity.

Create documentation and provide guidance to support analysts and outsourcers.

Support the credit administration process and perform other routine administrative and ad hoc tasks, as directed by RRS & R&R Teams.

The position provides a unique opportunity to foster skills that are valuable to any future career in the financial services industry.

Qualifications :

Minimum graduate/ degree. Preferably a post graduate degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Mathematics

Relevant work experience in credit, financial research & analysis,

Relevant work in corporate finance sector would be a plus.

Good Accounting background.

Demonstrates knowledge of MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Solid verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to adapt to a changing environment and prioritize tasks accordingly.

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.

Candidates for Moody's Corporation may be asked to disclose securities holdings pursuant to Moody's Policy for Securities Trading and the requirements of the position. Employment is contingent upon compliance with the Policy, including remediation of positions in those holdings as necessary.