The Credit Strategy Group serves Moody's Analytic's clients by providing objective, quantitatively-based economic research and advice to support their credit investment, strategy, and risk management processes. A primary tool in this effort is the Moody's Market Implied Ratings (MIR) Service. The Quantitative Research team of the Credit Strategy Group uses the data from the MIR service, as well as other economic data, to provide timely and relevant credit risk research on topics related to corporate and structured finance, derivatives, credit portfolio and risk management.

Job Description

The Associate will contribute to the Quantitative Credit Research team by assisting in the production of periodic, client-focused research papers and projects of the highest quality using the Market Implied Ratings database.

Key technical skills:

• Research experience (either academic or private sector) in the fields of economics/finance, working with large economic data sets
• Strong quantitative aptitude, both theoretical and empirical, and proven analytical skills; knowledge of basic econometrics

Key non-technical skills:

• Outcome-oriented focus and ability to work well in a team
• Highly organized and efficient, with an ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
• Strong attention to detail

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in economics, finance, or a related field
• Experience with or a sound understanding of the capital markets (particularly fixed income)
• Working knowledge of MS Access, SAS, Stata, Matlab, or similar data management and statistical programming software is essential

To apply:

To Apply Online:

https://www.moodys.jobs/psp/hrrec/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/ROLE_APPLICANT.ER_VIEW_JOBS.GBL?&JobReqNbr=005879

Moody's Investors Service is among the world's most respected, widely utilized sources for credit ratings, research and risk analysis. Moody's commitment and expertise contributes to stable, transparent and integrated financial markets, protecting the integrity of credit.  The firm publishes market-leading credit opinions, deal research and commentary, serving more than 9,300 customer accounts at some 2,400 institutions around the globe.

Moody's ratings and analysis track debt covering more than 100 sovereign nations, 12,000 corporate issuers, 29,000 public finance issuers, and 96,000 structured finance obligations.

Moody's Investors Service is a subsidiary of Moody's Corporation (NYSE: MCO). The corporation reported revenue of $2.0 billion in 2006. Additional information about the company is available at http://www.moodys.com/.