Location(s):
1 O'Connell Street, Sydney, 2000, AU
Line Of Business: RRS(RRS)
Job Category:
Credit Analysis & Research
Experience Level: Experienced Hire
Role/Responsibilities:
We are looking for a Rating Associate to join our Public, project and infrastructure finance group.
What's in for you?
If this sounds like a role that intrigues you and can open the world of Finance/Analytics/ESG for you, this might just be the right opportunity for you.
What makes us an attractive employer?
In addition to being part of an intellectually stimulating environment, where your views and opinions matter, we provide competitive benefits such as a hybrid working environment that helps employees balance their work-life balance, medical insurance, employee assistance program, and summer/winter half-day programs. We also offer an education assistance program to support your further education.
What makes us a happy team?
We take corporate social responsibility very seriously. As such, we have a number of volunteer programs that will help you make a true difference in our community and society.
Responsibilities
How does a day of a Ratings Associate look like? (Responsibilities)
Support senior analysts in credit analysis related to ratings, research, and outreach activities.
Monitor credit quality and issuer and/or portfolio trends by following market developments, analyzing issuer reporting, and engaging with issuers directly for follow-up clarification and information.
Interpret and analyze relevant financial data and other credit inputs.
Contribute to research strategy, including idea generation and preliminary drafting.
Attend investor briefings and issuer meetings as required and support preparation of discussion materials.
Operate applicable ratings and research systems and use relevant applications.
Provide clear, concise, and constructive guidance in the delegation of work to supporting teams.
Qualifications
Experience / Qualifications
A minimum of 1-2 years of experience working in a relevant field or recent graduates with relevant intern experience.
Undergraduate degree required with graduate/second-level degree (Masters, MBA, etc.) preferred.
Accounting knowledge with a strong focus on financial analysis (e.g. through coursework, CFA or equivalent, or relevant work experience is preferred).
Excellent verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a team environment.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize tasks accordingly.
Some understanding of fixed income markets and/or credit knowledge is preferred.
Additional Experience
Economic research or relevant credit research experience preferred.
Financial/statistical research capabilities.
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