AVP - Analyst


Company:: Moody''s Corporation
Location:: Minneapolis, MN
Job Type:: Full Time



Posted:: 1/7/2013

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We have an opportunity for an Analyst - Assistant Vice President in the Moody's Latin American Banking team - Buenos Aires office - to manage a portfolio of rated banks and non-banking financial institutions. These institutions are mainly based in Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Bolivia. This is a challenging role where you will be responsible to provide insightful credit analysis, to ensure ratings accuracy and respond to investors inquiries. This opportunity involves developing an in-depth knowledge of the region's financial systems and institutions and writing thought-leading research on banks, systems and markets. As part of the rating process you will manage effective interaction with investors and issuers alike.
Responsibilities will include:
Develop in-depth knowledge of the assigned banks in the region and take thought leadership initiatives to enhance our analytics and maintain ratings accuracy
Perform and present in-depth fundamental credit analysis effectively and comprehensively on a regular basis at rating committees
Build and maintain high quality relationships with Senior Management at financial institutions
Write in-depth, high quality, insightful and focused research on credit trends, specific issuers or banking systems as a whole
Develop Moody's franchise through intermediary marketing and visibility initiatives (e.g. , conferences)

Strong credit/risk assessment experience gained from a financial institution, asset management or public accounting firm, or proven equivalent
Good understanding of Latin American financial institutions and their regulatory environment
Excellent communication skills ? able to communicate clearly and succinctly, both verbally and in writing with some public speaking experience
Strong quantitative aptitude and proven analytical skills
Strong academic background at least equivalent to MSc/MBA in relevant areas
CFA professional qualification would be highly beneficial
Highly organized and efficient, with ability to multitask and able to meet tight deadlines
Fluency in Spanish and English is essential, Portuguese knowledge desirable
Willingness to travel across South America
Ability to ensure ongoing self development

FIG - Banking

MIS and MSS Candidates are asked to disclose securities holdings pursuant to Moody's Policy for Securities Trading. Employment is contingent upon compliance with the Policy, including remediation of positions in those holdings as necessary.

Moody's is an equal opportunity employer.

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