Financial Data Specialist- Spanish/German Speaker

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Financial Data Specialist to join their dynamic team in London. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in data analysis and contribute to credit analysis functions within structured finance. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational and analytical skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. If you are passionate about finance and eager to develop your career in a supportive and inclusive setting, this position is perfect for you. Join a team that values diverse perspectives and fosters innovation.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in credit/financial data analysis; structured finance experience is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis to support ratings and research; prepare complex credit opinions.
• Review and validate financial reports and documents related to issuers’ performance.

Skills

Credit Risk Analysis

Data Validation

Stakeholder Management

Project Management

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's in Finance

Master's in Business

Tools

Microsoft Office

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Moody's

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London, United Kingdom

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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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.

If you are excited about this opportunity but do not meet every single requirement, please apply! You still may be a great fit for this role or other open roles. We are seeking candidates who model our values: invest in every relationship, lead with curiosity, champion diverse perspectives, turn inputs into actions, and uphold trust through integrity.

The Role:

Financial Data Specialist performs a range of data, analytical and research services that contribute to the overall credit analysis function performed by the structured finance rating groups. Prospective candidates will have a good understanding of structured finance as well as a good understanding of capital markets. The ideal candidate for this role will possess strong organizational skills, demonstrate attention to detail as well as their ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Being part of the Data & Analytics function provides a unique opportunity to foster skills that are valuable to any future career in the financial services industry. This will be an internally facing role, reporting into the team manager

Responsibilities:

Perform analysis to support ratings, research, analytical outreach. Examples of work include:

• Work independently on complex deliverables such as primary loan by loan pools and complicated tasks for covered bonds; be able to prepare more complex credit opinions
• Apply Moody’s Ratings' standards to complex deliverables in order to produce valuable inputs into the rating and research process, including Moody's adjusted data, key indicators, ratios, charts and graphs in line with Moody’s Ratings methodologies
• Perform complex data intake tasks, including scrubbing, validating the data for further use in research and ratings
• Responsible for reviewing and understanding financial reports, official statements and other documents related to issuers’ performance
• Work directly with ratings and support analysts to understand data capture requirements, adjustments and other information needed by the rating team for ratings and research
• Take initiative to lead projects or process improvements
• Undertakes review of other more junior team member’s work for straightforward tasks

Skills:

Credit:

• Understand and identify key risk factors with minimal guidance for simpler tasks
• Working knowledge of applicable methodologies
• Proficient in some technical and operational aspects of assigned deliverables

Stakeholder Management:

• Interact with lead and support analysts to resolve complex issues

Project Management:

• Develop proficiency in more than one project/deliverable with limited guidance

Qualifications:

• Bachelors/Masters in Engineering, Finance, Economics or Business/Accounting
• Relevant experience of 2+ years in credit/financial data analysis and interpretation; experience in structured finance will be an added advantage
• Individual must be organized, dependable, and able to multi-task and manage priorities, display initiative, and have the ability to work independently in a demanding, fast-paced environment
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills, in particular advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Fluency in English and Spanish/German with advanced written and verbal communication skills; advanced interpersonal skills

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.