Associate Analyst

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Department
- Moody’s Local Argentina

Role/Responsibilities
- The Associate Analyst provide support to Lead Analysts with holistic credit analysis of issuers - for both ratings and research activities for domestic markets such as Argentina and Uruguay. This role also supports Lead Analysts in interactions with external markets, including issuers and investors. Operating as the single point of contact for multiple lead analysts, the Associate Analyst will interact with multiple associates in the same location.

The Associate Analyst role will focus on multiple sectors and there is the potential for cross-training, in supporting varying portfolios and methodologies.
- ** Key Responsibilities**
- Provides analytical and research support on a portfolio of credits under the principal direction of Lead Analysts.
- Performs holistic analysis of issuers and market following, with limited guidance, relevant Moody’s Local methodologies.
- Supports Lead Analysts in advanced and bespoke analytical tasks, examples include:

- Analysis of debt documentation; prepare discussion materials; drafting of issuer and sector research; preparation of materials and presentations for issuer meetings and investor briefings
- Provide credit specific nuance and identify credit issues that affect issuer ratings for discussion with Lead Analyst.
- Effectively and persuasively communicates credit knowledge and rating analysis rationale in both written and oral form.
- Periodically accompanies Lead Analyst to issuer and investor meetings, and may lead certain issuer discussions; supports lead analyst in ongoing interactions.
- Attends/ presents certain sections in Rating Committees (primarily for development purposes).
- Develops and maintain an understanding of industry trends and issues.
- Performs surveillance activities of specific issuers and sectors to support overall credit rating process. Monitors credit quality and issuer and/or portfolio trends by following market developments, analyzing issuer reporting, and engaging with issuers directly for follow-up clarification and information.
- Performs certain routine administrative and other ad hoc credit-related tasks, as well as special projects as needed, under overall supervision of Lead Analysts.

**Qualifications**:

- Undergraduate degree required with minimum 2 years relevant work experience.
- Graduate/second level degree (Masters, MBA and/or progress towards completion of CFA will be considered a plus
- Proven credit experience e.g. at a bank, corporate or investor (in related field) preferred.
- Knowledge of financial statements analysis and interpretation
- Knowledge of accounting standards will be considered a plus
- Solid verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills is Spanish.
- Intermediate English speaking and writing capabilities.
- Proficient in MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Ability to adapt to a changing environment and prioritize tasks accordingly

LI-RA
- 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.