Research assistant в Standard & Poor's
Research Assistant – Moscow - Commodities TeaM
The Role: We are currently looking for a Russian-speaking highly skilled individual to join our Commodities (Oil & Gas and Metals & Mining) Ratings team to be based in our Moscow office.
Tasks include
- Support senior analysts in performing credit analysis, including analysis of financial accounts, modelling, business analysis, peer comparisons.
- Attend meetings and interact with senior management of corporations to obtain information upon which to base credit rating decisions.
- Actively participate in rating committees
- Prepare materials for publication including rating reports, press releases, and detailed commentaries.
- Assist with ad-hoc projects as required.
The Impact: The individual will be able to demonstrate analytical excellence, and good presentation skills in front of internal and external audiences. The candidate will undergo intense on-the-job credit analysis training and show potential to quickly gain an understanding of S&P Global Rating methodology policies and procedures as well as knowledge of qualitative and quantitative aspects of corporate ratings analysis.
The Team:
The Commodities team is a dynamic group consisting of 14 analysts across several major offices in EMEA, including 2 senior analysts in the Moscow office. These analysts cover 100+ credits across the oil & gas and metals & mining industries in EMEA.
The Career Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity to acquire in-depth analytical knowledge and modelling skills, to be part of a high performing analytical team and make a career in the international organisation.
Your Skills: The successful candidate will ideally have some working experience in corporate credit analysis, although it is not an absolute requirement. Key will be a strong sense for analytical thinking and basic credit and accounting skills.
Qualifications/Experience:
- Degree in Finance/Economics or another relevant subject area
- Strong written and oral communication skills in Russian and English; ability to identify key messages and communicate concisely.
- Strong attention to detail
- Solid knowledge of credit analysis basics, accounting principles, ability to understand company financial statements and legal and financial documentation;
- Good knowledge of computer software, in particular MS Excel; and some familiarity with financial modelling.
- Be willing to travel.
- Flexible and open mind-set and excellent interpersonal skills
- Some experience on or knowledge of Russian oil & gas or metal & mining would be an advantage
- Team spirit combined with ability to work independently within a team and multi-cultural environment.
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