Financial Data Analyst

Skills and Competencies

Basic understanding of how data fits into methodologies

Ability to read, understand and interpret financial metrics reported by rated entities

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment

Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills

Good written and verbal communication skills in English; good interpersonal skills

Relevant experience of up to 0 -2 years in credit/financial data analysis and interpretation; experience in structured finance will be an added advantage

Education

Bachelors/master’s in finance, Business, Accounting or similar field

CFA level 1 / CFA level 2 / CFA level 3 would be added advantage

Responsibilities

Support credit analysis through data and research services for structured finance ratings.

Apply standards to existing data to produce inputs for rating and research processes

Perform data intake tasks including scrubbing and validating data

Review and understand financial reports and official statements

Collaborate with analysts to understand data requirements and adjustments

Perform calculations and apply judgment for data analysis

Gather data from various sources and update relevant databases

Complete deliverables such as newsletters, database maintenance, and ad-hoc support