.Conduct a quantitative assessment of financial statements and economic/market data- Conduct initial and on-going credit analysis.- Identify credit risks and risk mitigators and prepare written rating recommendations with limited guidance.- Formulate a cogent rating rationale and present this rationale in a persuasive fashion at the rating committee while leading the committee discussion.- Maintain a good understanding of relevant industries and current trends affecting industry participants.- Prepare and lead annual review meetings as well as rating monitoring meetings with issuers to obtain necessary information for analysis.- Actively monitor portfolio, keep informed of market developments and make recommendations for rating transitions in a timely fashion- Produce timely and relevant research on issuer-specific, or financial sector related market reviews with limited guidance that are in-depth, high quality, insightful and focused.- Working with a senior analysts, publish at least 2 special comments per year by contributing to the publications by writing significant portions of the report and preparing tables and graphs.- ** Issuer/Investor Relations**:- Provide issuers, intermediaries and investors with timely service by responding to issues, meeting requests and discussing reasonable timeframes for services- Manage issuer and intermediary expectations effectively to minimize last minute issues.- Handle investor calls with guidance from senior team members.- ** Communications**:- Present credits effectively and comprehensively in rating committees and other internal analytical meetings and contribute high quality insight with regard to financial institutions.- Coach and develop Junior analysts and support associates.- Mentor team members in the basics of rating structured transactions.- Graduate / second-level degree (e.G., MBA, Master's) or strong equivalent academic background in relevant areas.- Two to five years experience in the analysis of financial institutions that provides a good understanding of financial markets and business environment in Latin America.- Well-developed analytical skills with the ability to collate information into reasoned arguments.- Strong written and oral communication capabilities- Ability to manage multiple competing priorities within deadlines.- Strong abilities in Excel, Word and PowerPoint.- Fluent in Spanish and English (speaking/writing)**Financial Institutions Group - Latin America**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.Moody's Investors Service is among the world's most respected and widely utilized sources for credit ratings and research
