Finance Expert

3 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Moody's Full time

At Moody's, we foster a culture of innovation and collaboration to drive tomorrow's opportunities. Our team of experts strives to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, with the freedom to share ideas, think creatively, and listen to each other and customers in meaningful ways.

If you are excited about this opportunity but don't meet every requirement, please apply. You may still be a great fit for this role or other open positions. We are seeking candidates who embody our values: investing in relationships, leading with curiosity, championing diverse perspectives, turning inputs into actions, and upholding trust through integrity.

Job Summary

This finance expert will provide lead coverage of a ratings portfolio for Moody's corporate finance franchise in Australia and New Zealand. As lead analyst, they will conduct high-quality quantitative and qualitative analysis to assess the credit quality of a range of entities and debt instruments, and perform ongoing monitoring to support rating accuracy. This individual will manage internal and external relationships, including at senior levels, and write insightful research on individual companies and broader sectoral themes.

Their responsibilities will include:

  • Serving as a lead analyst conducting initial and ongoing credit analysis on a dedicated portfolio of corporates in Australia and New Zealand.
  • Conducting quantitative assessments of financial statements and economic/market data, as well as intensive analysis of bond indentures, liquidity agreements, official statements, and other legal documents.
  • Actively monitoring the portfolio and making recommendations for rating transitions in a timely fashion.
  • Formulating a cogent rating rationale and presenting it in a persuasive manner at rating committee meetings, while leading the discussion.
  • Demonstrating rating judgment by distinguishing among different entities at different ratings levels.
Responsibilities
  • Generating insightful research reports on individual companies and industry sectors, balancing these responsibilities with daily transaction and surveillance activities.
  • This role requires strong writing skills, the ability to articulate complex concepts clearly and comprehensively, and in-depth knowledge of the subject matter.
Requirements
  • A graduate degree in finance, banking, economics, or a related field, with postgraduate qualifications strongly desired.
  • CIMA/ACCA/CFA professional qualification would be highly beneficial.
  • A minimum of 5 or more years of relevant analytical experience, preferably with a financial institution, predominantly in a credit role.
  • Well-developed analytical skills.
  • Strong written and oral communication capabilities, with previous experience writing research being advantageous.
  • Ability to manage multiple competing priorities within deadlines.
  • Comfortable working in a highly collaborative, learning environment.
  • Strong abilities in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Mitchell Wells 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.

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