Associate Director/Director (Dublin)
Dublin, Ireland
Job Title: Financial Institutions Associate Director/Director (Dublin)
Entity: Credit Ratings and Research Firm
Employment Type: Full-time
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Summary/Overview:
A highly skilled Credit Rating Specialist is sought to join our growing team in Dublin. This role will focus on credit ratings and research primarily on European financial institutions, including banks, asset managers, and finance companies.
About the Job:
- 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.
- Present credit rating recommendations to rating committees.
- Continuously monitor a portfolio of financial institutions to identify and assess significant developments.
- Collaborate with team members to produce comprehensive industry reports.
- Participate in management meetings with rated financial institutions.
- Attend industry conferences and other external events.
You Will Be Successful If You Have:
- A bachelor's degree in finance, business, math, or related fields resulting in strong analytical skills.
- An 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 environment.