Analyst, Public Finance Group at Moody's in New York, New York

Job Description:

Experience Level: Experienced Hire

Categories:

• Credit Analysis & Research

Location(s):

• 7 World Trade Center, 250 Greenwich Street, New York, New York, 10007, US


• Suite 2220, Chicago, Illinois, 60606, US


• Plaza Of The Americas, 600 North Pearl St. Suite 2165, Dallas, Texas, 75201, US

Moody's is a developmental culture where we value candidates who are willing to grow. So, if you are excited about this opportunity but don't meet every single requirement, please apply! You may be a perfect fit for this role or other open roles.

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Description

We are open to candidates located in Chicago, Dallas, and New York. This role can be based in any of these locations, and the Analyst will work closely with the Local Government Teams to fulfill their responsibilities.

This candidate must be open to supporting the Eastern, Southwest, Midwest, and Western Local Government Teams. They will have the opportunity to collaborate with analysts and senior team members from these regions on credit analysis, portfolio maintenance, and other related tasks. This requires flexibility and adaptability to work with a diverse range of local governments and public finance trends across multiple regions.

Responsibilities

• providing insightful and in-depth credit analysis of individual local governments and specific, rated obligations


• presenting analytical recommendations to rating committees


• contributing to the maintenance of the team's entire portfolio of ratings by participating in broad-based and individually-focused credit reviews


• contributing to Moody's overall public finance risk analysis


• writing in-depth, thought-leading research reports and quick-turnaround, news-driven commentary


• effectively and professionally interacting with government representatives, financial intermediaries, investors, and other market participants


• responding to investor and press inquiries


• participating in and representing the team at conferences and meetings


• mentoring junior analysts

Qualifications

• Three to five years of work experience in public finance or a related field


• Strong academic background; graduate degree in public policy, public administration, economics or business strongly preferred


• Strong quantitative aptitude and proven analytical skills


• Excellent communication skills; demonstrated ability to convey complex concepts and analytical conclusions succinctly and clearly


• Knowledge of local government budgeting, accounting, and finance; knowledge of local governments' economic, financial and political challenges


• Sound judgment; capable of developing independent opinion and defending both own views and consensus-determined Moody's views


• Highly organized, efficient, and detail-oriented, with ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines


• Ability to ensure ongoing self development


• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team


• Flexibility to travel to meet with issuers and other market participants and to attend conferences

For US-based roles only: the anticipated hiring base salary range for this position is [[$113,800 to [[$192,950, depending on factors such as experience, education, level, skills, and location. This range is based on a full-time position. 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.

Moody's is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion, national origin, citizen status, marital status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Moody's also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about a reasonable accommodation, or need assistance with completing the application process, please email accommodations@moodys.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only, and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

For San Francisco positions, qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

This position may be considered a promotional opportunity, pursuant to the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.

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

Moody's Corporation is a Government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as amended by the Jobs for Veterans Act of 2002, 38 U.S.C. 4212 (VEVRAA), which requires Government contractors to take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment: (1) disabled veterans; (2) recently separated veterans; (3) active duty wartime or campaign badge veterans; and (4) Armed Forces service medal veterans.

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