Financial Institutions Credit Rating Professional
Dublin, Ireland
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About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Associate Director/Director to join our Financial Institutions team in Dublin. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the credit rating process for various financial institutions, including banks, asset managers, and finance companies.
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Main Responsibilities:
* Independently lead the credit rating process for different types of financial institutions.
* Conduct in-depth analysis of financial statements to develop rating recommendations.
* Prepare committee memos, reports, and supporting analytical materials, including quantitative and qualitative assessments, to support rating decisions.
* Presentation of credit rating recommendations to rating committees.
* Continuous monitoring of a portfolio of financial institutions to identify and assess significant developments.
* Collaboration with team members to produce comprehensive industry reports.
* Participation in management meetings with rated financial institutions.
* Participation in industry conferences and other external events/calls.
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Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree in finance, business, math, or related fields resulting in strong analytical skills.
* Advanced degree/CFA or interest in obtaining CFA is a plus.
* 5+ years of professional experience in financial institutions, credit rating agencies, fixed income research, or capital markets.
* Relevant expertise in credit analysis of banks or non-bank financial institutions.
* Good command of financial statement analysis and international accounting standards.
* Advanced Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills.
* Strong interpersonal skills to effectively manage internal and external relationships.
* Ability to collaborate effectively within a team in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
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About Us:
We are a full-service credit rating agency registered with regulatory bodies across the globe. Our mission is to provide accurate and unbiased credit ratings to investors and market participants.