Financial Data Analyst

Location(s):

• Quay Building 8th Floor, Bagmane Tech Park, Bengaluru, IN

Line Of Business: RRS(RRS)

Job Category:

• Credit Analysis & Research

Experience Level: Experienced Hire

At Moody's, we unite the brightest minds to turn today’s risks into tomorrow’s opportunities. We do this by striving to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to be who they are—with the freedom to exchange ideas, think innovatively, and listen to each other and customers in meaningful ways.

If you are excited about this opportunity but do not meet every single requirement, please apply! You still may be a great fit for this role or other open roles. We are seeking candidates who model our values: invest in every relationship, lead with curiosity, champion diverse perspectives, turn inputs into actions, and uphold trust through integrity.

Skills and Competencies:
Solid accounting background with a strong focus on financial analysis.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment with matrix reporting.
Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Excellent verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to adapt to a changing environment and prioritize tasks accordingly.

Education:
Postgraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics from a premium institution.
CFA/FRM certification (preferred).

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.
Create a variety of standard initial work package items that serve as a starting point for the ratings and research process, including data, spreadsheets, charts, and tables.
Update financial spreadsheets, charts, and tables.
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.
Support monitoring of analyst credit portfolios through news and industry source tracking and highlight key issues requiring further analysis.
Understand the application of accounting concepts on a particular entity.
Create documentation and provide guidance to support analysts and outsourcers.
Review, adjust, and publish data to external market participants.
Support the credit administration process and perform other routine administrative and ad hoc tasks, as directed by RRS & R&R Teams.

About the team: Our Research and Ratings Support team is responsible for providing a range of data and analytic services that contribute to the overall credit analysis functions performed by the MIS analytic teams. By joining our team, you will be part of exciting work in enhancing Moody's digital presence and improving customer engagement.

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.

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Please note: STP categories are assigned by the hiring teams and are subject to change over the course of an employee’s tenure with Moody’s.