Associate Lead Analyst 2

2 weeks ago

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Moody's Full time

Assume lead analytical responsibility for the South African portfolio of regional and local governments as well as government related entities.

A minor component of the portfolio could be in other African countries or in EMEA.

  • Monitor economic, financial, environmental, social, and governance related trends and developments, and accumulate indepth knowledge of the government sector in these countries.
  • Review rating documentation, perform and present indepth fundamental credit analysis effectively and comprehensively on each issuer at rating committees and portfolio reviews in accordance with Moody's methodologies. Develop and formulate solid analytical conclusions.
  • Write indepth, high quality, insightful and focused research on specific issuers, and on key credit trends affecting the regional and local government sector.
  • Build and maintain high quality relationships with senior management at regional and local governments and government related issuers.
  • Actively participate in regular outreach events such as investor briefings, teleconferences, conferences and third party presentations.
  • Participate in the analysis of a broader portfolio of government credits globally.
  • Perform a number or routine administrative and other ad hoc creditrelated tasks.
  • Strong academic background is required. Graduate degree or equivalent in Economics, Finance, Business, or Public Administration.
  • Strong quantitative aptitude and proven analytical skills.
  • Financial/statistical research capabilities.
  • Relevant experience in public finance or relevant credit research experience in corporate is essential.
  • Some prior experience in research writing, quantitative and qualitative analysis.
  • Excellent communication skills in English able to communicate clearly and succinctly, both verbally and in writing.
  • Highly organised and efficient, with ability to multitask and able to meet tight deadlines
  • Strong MS Office skills; principally Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
  • Some public speaking and travel would be required.


We have an opportunity for an Associate Lead Analyst in the Moody's Sub-Sovereign Group to conduct credit research on a portfolio of regional/local governments and government-related issuers in South Africa.

The role offers a unique career opportunity at the intersection of public finance and financial markets.

Sub-Sovereign credit analysis and research span a wide range of entities:

regional and local governments as well as entities related to various levels of government through ownership or guarantees (utilities, government agencies, public universities, hospitals, public sector housing providers, etc.).

The job location is Johannesburg (SA).

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 is a global integrated risk assessment firm that empowers organizations to make better decisions.

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