Sustainable Finance Associate

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Moody's Investors Service Second Party Opinion team is hiring!

Sustainable finance has a key role to play in the world’s transition to a low-carbon and sustainable economy by channeling financing into investments with clear environmental / social benefits.

Long-term growth potential for sustainable finance is strong : Moody’s forecasts issuance of green, social, sustainability and sustainability-linked (GSSS) bonds to total $950 billion in 2024.

In turn, market participants are increasingly demanding accurate assessments detailing the sustainability credentials of an organization’s bond and loan issuance.

Our Second Party Opinions (SPOs) bring clarity on whether GSSS financial instruments and / or financing frameworks meet market standards and their potential sustainability impact.

Our role as an SPO provider is to support the integrity and transparency of a market that is becoming increasingly complex, covering a growing range of sectors and technologies.

We are a dynamic, multicultural team looking for professionals eager to take on the challenges that the transition to a sustainable, resilient and low-carbon economy represent.

Join us as we grow our footprint in the Latin American sustainable finance market.

The Role :

The Sustainable Finance Associate will be focused on supporting the success of the Second Party Opinion team, by providing a range of support services that contribute to the overall analysis performed by the team.

This primarily internally facing role provides data analysis in the form of discrete pieces of analytical work which support analysis and presentations, with minimal direct supervision.

The successful candidate will possess a keen interest in / prior knowledge of and passion for the sustainable finance space.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a rapidly growing and dynamic area of sustainable finance.

Key Responsibilities :

• Prepare and update spreadsheets, charts and tables : Identify trends in data and apply reasoning to work being completed Initiate / call out deeper analysis when necessary
• Analyze sustainability data to perform preliminary analysis
• Develop working knowledge of our SPO assessment framework and Moody’s processes, and apply to analysis with guidance
• Prepare presentation materials for outreach activities
• Support ongoing SPOs through tracking of news and industry sources on a daily or as needed basis; flag items requiring further analysis by lead analysts
• Support the analytical administration process and perform other routine administrative and ad hoc tasks, as directed by senior team members
• Consistently maintain high quality in all results, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail
• Deliver within agreed timeframes and elevate competing priorities to team manager for guidance
• Provide support and be a resource to other associate analysts as a backup, under the direct supervision of the team manager

Qualifications :

• Master's degree student in a relevant field, or equivalent qualifications, required;
• Relevant work or internship experience in sustainable finance or financial analysis strongly desired
• Professional Proficiency in English and German is essential. Additional language is a plus (language commonly used in EMEA, such as Arabic or Dutch).
• Solid knowledge of MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Proven verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills
• Organizational skills, with ability to adapt to a changing environment and prioritize tasks accordingly
• Attention to detail and commitment to producing high quality, accurate work
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment

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.