Analyst – Structured Finance

Company Background

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Job Description

The individual will primarily be responsible for the analysis of the quantitative, structural and credit aspects of corporate CLOs and other structured credit transactions, publishable research, and special projects intended to enhance Moody’s analytics and research. The individual will be expected to lead rating committees and offer their analysis of the potential credit impact of the terms of the transaction documents.

Role and Responsibilities

• Model cash flow CLOs and analyze their transaction documents for the purpose of determining credit risk and ratings. Prepare rating committee memos and present rating recommendations to rating committees
• Communicate with clients, including arrangers, issuers, investors, and outside legal experts\
• Write publishable research, including transaction-related reports and articles on credit issues affecting the industry
• Participate in on-site operations reviews of issuers
• Work on projects that enhance rating analysis and processes

Professional Experience, Skills & Qualifications

• MBA or Master’s degree in Applied Mathematics, Financial Engineering or related quantitative field with at least 4 years as an analyst or related occupation, involving credit analysis for CDOs and complex structured credit transaction.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills essential
• Strong modeling skills and experience with MS Excel, Moody’s CDOEdge, and Moody’s CDOROM™ software
• Ability analyze and interpret legal documents and to identify a transaction’s credit strengths and weaknesses
• Experience leading and working with teams on projects
• Strong analytical orientation
• Sound judgment, highest ethical standards and capable of complying with extensive rules, policies, and procedures