Moody's has released details of the following job vacancy:

Structured Finance Analyst

Responsibilities: Interacting with issuers, intermediaries and investors.  Transaction modeling, cash flow modeling in Excel; use of other programming languages or simulation packages is possible.  Data gathering from internal and external databases and other sources.  Statistical analysis of data using Excel and statistical packages. Conducting research projects in various aspects of structured finance. Preparation of publications presenting rating methodologies and results of research projects.

Qualifications: Master's Degree in Economics, Finance, Statistics or Mathematics or MBA with concentration in same areas with at least 2 years work experience, preferably in a financial field.  Would also consider Bachelor's Degree in above or in a technical field (e.g. engineering, physics, computer science) with longer experience.  Strong academic record (both graduate and undergraduate) from top-tier schools.  Solid computer skills (including practical business experience): spreadsheet software mandatory, additional database programs or statistical packages preferred.  Knowledge of and practical experience in financial markets and preferably structured finance.  Experience in cash flow modeling, statistical analysis of data, and writing.  Qualitative abilities include ability and willingness to learn, and strong interpersonal and communication skills.  Strong team player with the ability to work independently and function in a supportive role.

To apply online: https://www.moodys.jobs/psp/hrrec/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/ROLE_APPLICANT.ER_VIEW_JOBS.GBL?&JobReqNbr=006129

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Newsletter

November 2008
News: CDS players smell rat after Rentokil private issue; Discount rules halt CLO trading; Morgan Stanley sells CDPC to Magnetar
People: Banks downsize credit prop operations; BNP Paribas reorganises trading; Fast moves
Deals: Investors sniff potential for further triple A CLO widening; Australian investors hope for windfall pay-out
Funds: Big name partners attract funds for structured opportunities strategy; Lehman collapse and loan falls dent returns
Analysis: Lifting the lid on CDO performance; Structured credit outperforms 
Profiles: Viewpoint - Jonathan Trutter; Stanfield
Comment: Fishknife, Wolseley

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