Ratings Associate Financial Institution Group (German Speaker)

Moody's; Frankfurt; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Moody’s is seeking a Ratings Associate in the Financial Institutions Group to support credit rating and research activities across international markets. You will work with experienced analysts in banking and insurance sectors, evaluating financial statements, capital adequacy, asset quality, and risk management while leveraging AI-enabled tools to enhance efficiency.

The role requires strong analytical abilities, familiarity with Basel III and Solvency II, and fluency in German with English

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for evaluating complex financial and non-financial information in banking and insurance sectors.
• Good accounting, financial analysis, and corporate finance knowledge from coursework or professional experience, CFA studies, or equivalents.
• Understanding of financial institutions with focus on banking/insurance models, capital markets, or credit risk analysis preferred.
• Familiarity with Basel III and Solvency II regulatory regimes is advantageous.
• Ability to synthesize large information volumes and communicate clear credit conclusions across portfolios.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in AI concepts with hands-on experience using AI tools to streamline workflows and improve efficiency; awareness of AI risk management and responsible use.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; experience with data analytics/visualization tools preferred.
• Excellent English and German communication skills; German language fluency required; Spanish skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support Credit Rating Analysts in analysis, assignment, and monitoring of credit ratings for banks, insurance companies, and other financial institutions.
• Analyze financial statements, regulatory filings, capital adequacy, asset quality, earnings, liquidity, funding, and risk management frameworks of banking and insurance issuers.
• Evaluate business models, regulatory environments, and industry developments affecting banks and insurers.
• Prepare and maintain financial models, forecasts, peer comparisons, and presentations for banking and insurance sectors.
• Draft rating committee materials and participate in discussions per Moody's methodologies and procedures.
• Draft and support publication of credit research, sector reports, rating opinions, and market commentary.
• Monitor economic conditions and regulatory developments impacting credit profiles.
• Attend meetings with banks/insurance investors/regulators, leveraging AI-enabled tools for efficiency.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Financial/credit risk

Regulatory knowledge

AI concepts & tooling

Communication (English & German)

Multitasking & organization

Synthesis of large data sets

Excel/analytics tools

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Admin, Math

CFA/FRM/ACA/ACCA or equivalent

Availability to start ASAP

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

At Moody's, we unite the brightest minds to turn today’s risks into tomorrow’s opportunities. We do this by striving to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to be who they are—with the freedom to exchange ideas, think innovatively, and listen to each other and customers in meaningful ways. Moody’s is transforming how the world sees risk. As a global leader in ratings and integrated risk assessment, we’re advancing AI to move from insight to action—enabling intelligence that not only understands complexity but responds to it. We decode risk to unlock opportunity, helping our clients navigate uncertainty with clarity, speed, and confidence.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate complex financial and non-financial information specific to banking and insurance sectors
• Good accounting, financial analysis, and corporate finance knowledge gained through academic coursework, professional experience, CFA studies, or equivalent qualifications
• Understanding of financial institutions, with a focus on banking and insurance business models, capital markets, or credit risk analysis preferred
• Familiarity with bank regulatory frameworks (e.g., Basel III) and insurance regulatory regimes (e.g., Solvency II) is a strong advantage
• Ability to synthesize large volumes of information and communicate clear, well-supported credit conclusions across both banking and insurance portfolios
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated proficiency in artificial intelligence concepts, with hands-on experience using AI tools to streamline workflows and enhance operational efficiency. Proven ability to implement AI-powered solutions to solve business challenges. Demonstrates a growing awareness of AI risk management and a commitment to responsible and ethical AI use
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, with experience using data analytics or visualization tools preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and German, with fluency in German required
• Spanish language skills are preferred
• Please submit your CV in English

Education

• Bachelor's degree or Master's degree (preferred) in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, Mathematics, or a related field
• Professional qualifications such as CFA, FRM, ACA, ACCA, or equivalent are advantageous
• Availability to start as soon as possible

Responsibilities

As a Ratings Associate within the Financial Institutions Group (Insurance and Banking), you will support credit rating and research activities across international markets, working closely with experienced analysts in each sector.

• Support Credit Rating Analysts in the analysis, assignment, and monitoring of credit ratings for banks, insurance companies, and other financial institutions
• Analyze financial statements, regulatory filings, capital adequacy, asset quality, earnings performance, liquidity, funding profiles, and risk management frameworks of banking and insurance issuers
• Evaluate business models, competitive positioning, regulatory environments, and industry developments affecting banks and insurance companies
• Prepare and maintain financial models, forecasts, peer comparisons, and analytical presentations for both banking and insurance sectors
• Draft rating committee materials and participate in rating committee discussions in accordance with Moody's methodologies and procedures
• Draft and support the publication of credit research, sector reports, rating opinions, and market commentary covering banking and insurance companies
• Monitor economic conditions, regulatory developments, and market trends that may impact the credit profiles of banking and insurance issuers
• Attend meetings with banks, insurance companies, investors, regulators, and other market participants while leveraging digital and AI-enabled tools to enhance analytical efficiency and insight generation

As a Ratings Associate within the Financial Institutions Group (Insurance and Banking), you will support credit rating and research activities across international markets, working closely with experienced analysts in each sector.

• Support Credit Rating Analysts in the analysis, assignment, and monitoring of credit ratings for banks, insurance companies, and other financial institutions
• Analyze financial statements, regulatory filings, capital adequacy, asset quality, earnings performance, liquidity, funding profiles, and risk management frameworks of banking and insurance issuers
• Evaluate business models, competitive positioning, regulatory environments, and industry developments affecting banks and insurance companies
• Prepare and maintain financial models, forecasts, peer comparisons, and analytical presentations for both banking and insurance sectors
• Draft rating committee materials and participate in rating committee discussions in accordance with Moody's methodologies and procedures
• Draft and support the publication of credit research, sector reports, rating opinions, and market commentary covering banking and insurance companiesMonitor economic conditions, regulatory developments, and market trends that may impact the credit profiles of banking and insurance issuers
• Attend meetings with banks, insurance companies, investors, regulators, and other market participants while leveraging digital and AI-enabled tools to enhance analytical efficiency and insight generation

About the Team

The Financial Institutions Group is responsible for providing independent credit analysis, research, and ratings for banks, insurance companies, and other financial institutions across global markets. This role sits at the intersection of two core coverage areas — Banking and Insurance — giving you direct exposure to both sectors from day one. You will work closely with experienced Credit Rating Analysts dedicated to each sector, contributing to the analysis and monitoring of a diverse portfolio that spans commercial banks, savings institutions, insurance groups, and reinsurers. The breadth of this dual-sector coverage provides rich exposure to banking business models, insurance operations and reserving, financial regulation including Basel III and Solvency II, capital markets, and global economic trends. The team utilizes advanced analytics, automation, data-driven solutions, and AI-enabled capabilities to enhance analytical processes, improve efficiency, and support informed rating decisions while maintaining the highest standards of analytical quality, transparency, and integrity.

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.
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.