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The Structured Finance Group reviews a wide range of securitisation structures comprising mortgage and asset-backed securities, collateralised debt obligations, credit derivatives, asset-backed commercial paper, and repackaged bond transactions.

For our Frankfurt office, we are looking for a talented and highly motivated

• Reviewing outstanding European RMBS transactions
• Working with other analysts and transaction parties to ensure timely receipt of data for the rating reviews.
• Reviewing legal documentation and performance reports to form a view on the likely effect on ratings
• Running and evaluating model results
• Preparing and defending rating recommendations to committee

• BSc (or equivalent) in a financial, mathematical or statistical related degree discipline
• Experience is essential
• Detail oriented and highly organised
• Rigorous and analytical thought process
• Able and willing to work to tight deadlines
• Advanced MS Office skills as well as excellent Excel skills, Knowledge of Excel VBA
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills: candidates will be working in an international environment with a high priority
• on team work
• Fluency in English and German a must, and in addition, some proficiency in Spanish is preferred. Another European language
• is an advantage.
• Client Care and relationship building
• Self Development as well as strong attention to detail
• Highly organised and efficient as well as working to tight deadlines
• Work using own initiative and without close supervision
• Good written and verbal communication skills

Moody’s offers a challenging but friendly working environment where professionalism and integrity are considered key values. The position provides excellent career opportunities and includes an attractive compensation and benefits package.