Description
Moody's is an essential component of the global capital markets, providing credit ratings, research, tools and analysis that contribute to transparent and integrated financial markets. Moody's Corporation (NYSE: MCO) is the parent company of Moody's Investors Service, which provides credit ratings and research covering debt instruments and securities and Moody's Analytics, encompassing the growing array of Moody's non-ratings businesses including Moody's KMV, a provider of quantitative credit analysis tools, Moody's Economy.com, which provides economic research and data services, and Moody's Wall Street Analytics, a provider of software for structured finance analytics. The corporation, which reported revenue of $2.3 billion in 2007, employs approximately 3,600 people worldwide and maintains a presence in 29 countries. Further information is available at www.moodys.com.
Responsibilities
This position in Moody's global insurance group will focus on ratings and research on U.S. property/casualty insurers. Responsibilities include assisting senior analytical staff in research and writing of company credit reports and special reports, analysis of companies' financial statements and public disclosures, analysis of quantitative/qualitative data, monitoring of companies including involvement with rating committees, and travel and interaction with top level insurance executives at company meetings and investors/intermediaries. Special projects as needed. Individual will provide wide ranging support to the team's global rating & research efforts.
Qualifications
MBA, CFA, Actuarial or other relevant advanced degree. Strong quantitative and computer skills, perhaps acquired as a securities analyst, auditor, or actuary. 4-6 years of relevant professional experience. Applicants should be credit-trained and/or have broad familiarity with the property/casualty & reinsurance industry including GAAP and statutory financial reporting and the various insurance products/markets. Background in statistical modeling and reserve analysis preferred. Computer proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint necessary. Strong research, analytic, writing and speaking skills are sought, as is the capacity to interact effectively with senior managers--both inside and outside the company.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V. Moody's takes pride in maintaining a balanced and diverse workforce and actively seeks out people who enrich our talent pool.
