Associate Lead Analyst 2 Moody's Local

Vates; Buenos Aires; Presencial; ARS 6.500.000 - 9.750.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A financial services firm in Buenos Aires is seeking an Associate Lead Analyst 2 to conduct credit risk analysis for local and regional governments. The role involves monitoring financial portfolios, analyzing market trends, and presenting findings in rating committees. Candidates should possess a strong background in credit analysis, knowledge of cash flow modeling, and solid communication skills in both Spanish and English. The position offers opportunities for growth and collaboration with investors and other market participants.

Formación

• Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience.
• Knowledge of cash flow modeling and structured finance.
• Solid verbal and written communication skills in Spanish.

Responsabilidades

• Monitor portfolio and recommend timely rating transitions.
• Conduct analysis of issuers and market per methodologies.
• Communicate credit knowledge and analysis effectively.

Conocimientos

Credit analysis

Cash flow modeling

Communication skills

Analytical reasoning

Interpersonal skills

Educación

Undergraduate degree

Graduate degree (Masters, MBA)

Herramientas

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Descripción del empleo

The Associate Lead Analyst 2 will be responsible for the credit risk analysis of local and regional governments in accordance with the relevant methodology as well as potential exposure to structured finance transactions and mutual funds. The role will focus primarily on surveillance activities of outstanding ratings of entities from these relevant sectors in the domestic markets. This role also requires interactions with external market participants, including issuers and investors, as well as leading related research activities. The Associate Lead Analyst 2 role will focus on multiple industries and there is the potential for cross‑training, in supporting varying portfolios and methodologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Actively monitor the portfolio and make recommendations for rating transitions in a timely fashion.
• Perform holistic analysis of issuers and market following relevant Moody’s Local methodologies.
• Present credits effectively and comprehensively in rating committees and other internal analytical meetings, formulate a coherent rating rationale and present this rationale in a persuasive fashion while leading the committee discussion.
• Effectively and persuasively communicate credit knowledge and rating analysis rationale in both written and oral form.
• Develop and maintain an understanding of complex cash flow analysis and modeling tools.
• Produce timely and relevant research on specific issuers, general credit trends, or sector related issues that is in‑depth, high quality, insightful and focused.
• Build and maintain high‑profile relationships with investors, advisors, and issuers.
• Coach and develop more junior analysts.

Qualifications and Experience

• Undergraduate degree required with minimum 3 years relevant work experience.
• Graduate/second‑level degree (Masters, MBA ___nice to have___) and/or progress toward completion of CFA preferred.
• Proven credit experience e.g. at a bank, corporate, or investor (in related field) preferred.
• Knowledge of cash flow modeling and financial data analysis related to structured finance and subsovereign issuers.
• Solid verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills in Spanish.
• Intermediate English speaking and writing capabilities.
• Proficient in MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment and prioritize tasks accordingly.

Moody’s 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.