Let's begin! Ratings Operations Specialist II
About The Position
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. As a Ratings Desk Associate, you will provide and coordinate a global comprehensive ratings processing service to Rating Analysts within various issuance products. The successful candidate will be responsible for all work related to a subset of deals which includes: A Ratings Desk Associate involves supporting Rating Analysts in processing and managing ratings for various financial issuance products.
Requirements
- Strong knowledge of MS programs including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Solid verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to adapt to a changing environment and prioritize tasks accordingly
- Prior experience with financial/legal documentation review
- Bachelor's degree in Finance or related degree.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with debt capital markets preferred (e.g., coursework and/or relevant work experience)
Responsibilities
- Review lengthy debt documents and rating relevant provisions within the deal documents or pricing supplements
- Apply various rules, guidelines, and procedures to a subset of issuance submitted for rating assignment
- Determine qualification using defined criteria for current published rating or whether analysis is required by Lead Analyst
- Facilitate gathering of all required documentation and regularly track news wires/vendors and appropriately flag relevant items/developments related to the debt markets
- Develop broad-based knowledge of financial instruments, policies, and related business practices
- Facilitate comprehensive issuance portfolio management and issuer relationship management where needed
- Promptly and efficiently escalate, identify, and research issuance discrepancies, conflicts, or otherwise, and summarize findings for the Lead Analyst
- Interact with issuers, investors, and intermediaries as part of the rating process
- Provide professional and prompt resolution related to inquiries for both internal and external clients
- Accept new challenges and demonstrate flexibility with last-minute changes in commitments and deadlines
Benefits
- 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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Administrative and Support Services
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
