RE-IGNITE Associate : Financial Data Analyst

Perform analysis to support ratings, research, analytical outreach. Examples of work include:
Apply MIS standards to existing data in order to produce valuable inputs into the rating and research process, including Moodys adjusted data, key indicators, ratios, charts and graphs in line with MIS s methodologies
Perform various data intake tasks, including scrubbing, validating the data for further use in research and ratings
Responsible for reviewing and understanding financial reports, official statements and other documents related to issuers performance
Work directly with ratings and support analysts to understand data capture requirements, adjustments and other information needed by the rating team for ratings and research
Take initiative to participate in projects or process improvements
Be able to perform data intake exercises such as resolution of data point or mapping issues
Work independently on straightforward business as usual (BAU) deliverables such as simple loan by loan pools and aggregation of CDO data
Provide guidance to resolve queries of more junior team members
Skills:
Credit:
Macro understanding of methodologies
Good understanding of all technical and operational aspects for assigned deliverables
Stakeholder Management:
Interact with lead and support analysts independently to resolve or clarify straightforward issues
Project Management:
Develop working knowledge of more than one project/deliverable with guidance
Qualifications:
Bachelors/Masters in Engineering, Finance, Economics or Business/Accounting
Relevant experience of 1-3 years in credit/financial data analysis and interpretation; experience in structured finance will be an added advantage
Individual must be organized, dependable, and able to multi-task and manage priorities, display initiative, and have the ability to work independently in a demanding, fast-paced environment
Microsoft Office skills, in particular intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Fluency in English with good written and verbal communication skills; good interpersonal skills
Language skills may be required for certain positions