Moody’s Hiring for VP -Senior Analyst (Islamic Finance) Full Time

We have an opportunity for a Vice President/Senior Analyst in the Moody’s Banking team, based in Dubai, to lead a portfolio of Islamic banks located principally in the Middle-East region.
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This is an exciting high profile role where you will be responsible to professionally maintain relationships with issuers, to monitor credit developments and provide insightful credit analysis – ensuring rating accuracy and to respond to investors’ and media inquiries on timely basis. The role requires developing an in-depth knowledge of Islamic Finance as well as the countries’ financial systems, regulatory environment and institutions and writing thought-leading research on banks, systems and markets. As part of the rating process you will run effective interaction with investors and issuers alike. –

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You will also be expected to participate as a speaker in conferences and play a pivotal role in raising the profile of the team and developing Moody’s Islamic Finance franchise in the capital markets

Key Responsibilities

• Become a recognised authority on Islamic Finance and the assigned banks and banking systems, as well as demonstrate familiarity with relevant peers
• Develop detailed understanding of and ability to apply relevant Moody’s methodologies including the banks and other financial institutions methodologies
• Demonstrate thought leadership in order to enhance our analytics and the impact of our published research.
• Build and maintain high quality relationships with Senior Management at important financial institutions
• Write in-depth, high quality, insightful and focused research on credit trends, specific issuers or bank system as a whole Monitor relevant developments and initiate rating action when appropriate
• Perform and present in-depth fundamental credit analysis effectively and comprehensively on a regular basis at rating committees
• Develop Moody’s franchise through intermediary and investor outreach initiatives (e.g. conference participation, briefings, round tables)
• Coach, mentor and develop support analysts
• Ensure strict adherence to Moody’s Compliance and Conduct of Business Policies

• Substantial credit/risk assessment experience gained from an Islamic financial institution, rating agency, asset management or public accounting firm, regulator or proven equivalent
• Extensive understanding of Islamic Finance and- financial institutions and their regulatory environment, including Sukuk markets and Islamic Banks
• Excellent communication skills – able to communicate clearly and succinctly, both verbally and in writing with some public speaking experience
• Fluency in English is essential and Arabic is highly desirable, while other language capabilities is desirable but not required
• Proven quantitative proficiency and analytical skills
• Strong academic background at least equivalent to MSc/MBA in Islamic Finance or other relevant areas
• CIMA/ACCA/CFA professional qualification would be highly beneficial
• Highly organised and efficient, with ability to multi-task and able to meet tight deadlines
• Willingness to travel across the EMEA and APAC region.
• Ability to ensure ongoing self-development

The EMEA Banking team is part of the Financial Institutions Group within Moody’s Investors Service. They provide ratings on banks and non-banking financial institutions.

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 developmental culture where we value candidates who are willing to grow. So, if you are excited about this opportunity but don’t meet every single requirement, please apply! You may be a perfect fit for this role or other open roles.

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