Associate Analyst

**The Role**
We are looking for an Associate Analyst (AA) to join the RRS - Sub-Sovereign Group. Sub-Sovereign credit analysis and research span a wide range of entities: regional and local governments as well as entities related to various levels of government through ownership or guarantees: public universities, hospitals, public sector housing providers, utilities, government agencies, etc.

The AA will provide high profile credit analysis and will form a holistic view on a portfolio of Sub-Sovereign entities in 2-3 EMEA countries. In addition to the rating activities, the team publishes in-depth research on relevant credit issues, also taking into account environmental, social and governance factors.

The AA3 position provides a unique opportunity to foster skills that are valuable to any future career in the financial services industry.

**Key Responsibilities**
Performing preliminary credit analysis to support ratings, research, as well as analytical outreach and other meetings. Analytical work includes:

- Interacting with intermediaries and issuers, attending analytical and outreach meetings with clients and investors (regional travel might be required) and assist with meeting follow-up reports
- Preparing, analysing and interpreting financial and economic data, identifying trends and key factors that affect issuers’ credit quality, writing analytical commentary in accordance with Moody’s methodologies to support credit monitoring/surveillance and internal portfolio reviews
- Reviewing rating documentation, including financial statements, bank loans, covenants and bond indentures in preparation of Rating Committees, developing and formulating a solid analytical conclusion
- Supporting sector and issuer research writing
- Performing a number or routine administrative and other ad hoc credit-related tasks
- Minimum undergraduate/ first level degree (e.g. Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent qualifications) in a relevant field such as economics, public administration, social/political sciences, etc., a Master’s degree is an asset
- Demonstrated interest in public sector analysis/public finance through coursework or relevant work experience
- Some prior experience in research writing, quantitative and qualitative analysis
- Solid verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills
- Fluency in English and Italian is essential. An additional European language, especially French, is desirable.
- Good quantitative and Excel skills
- Ability to adapt to a changing environment and prioritize tasks accordingly

The Ratings & Research Support department is responsible for producing analytical inputs in support of Moody’s Ratings and Research function. In addition, this department will provide support for surveillance requirements and partner with R&R to provide the necessary support for issuer and investor interactions.

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