Financial Institutions Ratings Analyst

Financial Institutions Ratings Analyst

Category

Front Office

Salary

10-14 M ¥

Work Type

Permanent

Date

2008-06-27

Location

Tokyo

Ref.#

JMI16950

Company Description

Leading global rating agency providing credit markets with credit opinions, analysis and ratings. The company has a strong global presence, and operates offices in more than 49 locations and covering entities in more than 90 countries

Responsibilities

*The Director will analyze the credit quality of a portfolio of banks and other financial institutions

*Manage the Financial Institutions team

*The ratings process involves both business and financial analysis: identifying industry risk factors, conducting due diligence discussions with bank management, performing financial forecasts and sensitivity analysis, and maintaining surveillance of rated issues

*Analysts are required to develop industry knowledge, respond to queries from investors and issuers, prepare presentations for Ratings Committees and publish ratings commentaries and credit analyses

*Maintain the integrity of internal systems that support the ratings process, contribute to and eventually lead the development of ratings criteria

*initiate outreach activities with investors and intermediaries

*provide guidance and support to junior analysts

*Analyze debt in order to assess Financial Institution ratings

Requirements

*The ideal candidate will have +3 years analytical experience in financial institutions, auditing firm or Think-Tank with strong credit skills a pre-requisite
*Excellent knowledge about domestic financial sector.
*Excellent communication skills both written and verbal in English and Japanese
*Strong MS Office skills
*Management experience
*Proven leadership qualities

Additional Notes

Remuneration:
10 - 14 million yen

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