Financial Data Analyst

Job Description

Location(s): Quay Building 8th Floor, Bagmane Tech Park, Bengaluru, IN Line Of Business: RRS(RRS) Job Category Credit Analysis & Research Experience Level: Experienced Hire 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. Skills and Competencies Strong understanding of fundamental finance and financial statements. Basic understanding of capital markets. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly intermediate Excel skills. Fluency in English with good written and verbal communication skills; good interpersonal skills. Relevant experience of up to 2 years in credit/financial data analysis and interpretation; experience in fundamental finance or accounting is an added advantage Credit Additional Skills Basic understanding of how data fits into methodologies Ability to read, understand and interpret financial metrics reported by rated entities Stakeholder Management Interact with team members, direct managers and limited other stakeholders Project Management Develop working knowledge of more than one project/deliverable with guidance Education Bachelors/Masters in Finance, Business, Accounting or similar field Responsibilities Perform data analysis to support ratings, research, and analytical outreach. Apply MIS standards to existing data to produce valuable inputs into the rating and research process, including Moody's adjusted data, key indicators, ratios, charts, and graphs. Perform data intake tasks, including scrubbing and validating data for further use in research and ratings. Review and understand financial reports, official statements, and other documents related to issuers’ performance. Liaise with analysts and accounting specialists to understand the application of accounting and other relevant concepts. Work with ratings and support analysts to understand data capture requirements, adjustments, and other information needed by the rating team. Perform simple calculations and apply judgement for other calculations of data. Gather data from various sources (sometimes unstructured), update relevant databases, escalate or resolve issues. Complete simple deliverables such as newsletters, database maintenance, more complex or high profile admin or other ad-hoc support with oversight. Take initiative to participate in projects or process improvements. About The Team Our team is responsible for providing data, analytical, and research services that contribute to the overall analysis performed by the Sustainable Finance Group. By joining our team, you will be part of exciting work in the financial services industry, fostering skills valuable for any future career in this field. 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. Show more Show less