Moody's Analytics is a leading provider of research, data, analytic tools and related services to debt capital markets and credit risk management professionals worldwide.
Moody's Analytics is a leading provider of research, data, analytic tools and related services to debt capital markets and credit risk management professionals worldwide. The company's products and services provide the means to assess and manage the credit risk of individual exposures as well as portfolios; price and value holdings of debt instruments; analyze macroeconomic trends; and enhance customers' risk management skills and practices. Moody's Analytics is a subsidiary of Moody's Corporation (NYSE: MCO), which reported revenue of $2.3 billion in 2007, employs approximately 3,600 people worldwide and maintains a presence in 29 countries. Additional information about the company is available at www.moodys.com.
Department
The Credit Strategy Group serves Moody's Analytic's clients by providing objective, quantitatively-based economic research and advice to support their credit investment, strategy, and risk management processes. A primary tool in this effort is the Moody's Market Implied Ratings (MIR) Service. The Quantitative Research team of the Credit Strategy Group uses the data from the MIR service, as well as other economic data, to provide timely and relevant credit risk research on topics related to corporate and structured finance, derivatives, credit portfolio and risk management.
Responsibilities
The Associate will contribute to the Quantitative Credit Research team by assisting in the production of periodic, client-focused research papers and projects of the highest quality using the Market Implied Ratings database.
Qualifications
-A bachelor's degree in economics, finance, or a related field -Experience with or a sound understanding of the capital markets (particularly fixed income) -Working knowledge of MS Access, SAS, Stata, Matlab, or similar data management and statistical programming software is essential
Key Tech and Non-Tech Skills
-Research experience (either academic or private sector) in the fields of economics/finance, working with large economic data sets -Strong quantitative aptitude, both theoretical and empirical, and proven analytical skills; knowledge of basic econometrics -Outcome-oriented focus and ability to work well in a team -Highly organized and efficient, with an ability to multi-task and meet deadlines -Strong attention to detail
Equal Employment Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V.
Moody's takes pride in maintaining a balanced and diverse workforce and actively seeks out people who enrich our talent pool. We are an equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V. Moody's takes pride in maintaining a balanced and diverse workforce and actively seeks out people who enrich our talent pool.
