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Banking Attorney / Government Public Attorney in Dallas, TX

Moody's Investors Service, Inc Oct 15,2014 Jul 26,2014 Location Dallas TX
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In-House

Attorney

Finance - Banking

Government / Public Law

Litigation - Whistleblower - CFTC

8-10 yrs required

Profile

VP - Senior Analyst Responsibilities: Be part of firm’s Local Government Team, which is responsible for the credit analysis of general government and enterprise debt.in Texas and six other states. Responsible for a significant portion of the team’s overall portfolio. Providing insightful credit analysis of the individual local governments and specific, rated obligations in his or her portfolio. Responsible for contributing to the maintenance of the team’s entire portfolio of ratings by participating in both broad-based and individually-focused surveillance reviews. Responsible for responding to investor and press inquiries relating to credits in his/her portfolio; contributing to firm’s overall public finance risk analysis; participating in and representing the team at conferences and meetings; mentoring junior analysts; and writing both in-depth research reports and quick-turnaround, news-driven commentary. Developing both in-depth knowledge of specific local governments and a general understanding of public finance trends, both national and state specific. Provide thought-leading analysis, topical research and commentary with minimal oversight, and special project management and guidance to more junior analysts. Be expected to effectively and professionally interact with government representatives, financial intermediaries, investors, and other market participants. In-depth, fundamental credit analysis on a regular basis of issuers in a portfolio of firm’s-rated local government obligations. Publication of insightful, clear and focused research on high profile municipalities and all rating actions affecting credits within the assigned portfolio. Publication of insightful, clear and focused research on credit trends, and short-news driven commentary on recent credit developments. Maintenance of expertise on and in-depth knowledge of the issuers in his or her portfolio. Development and presentation of rating recommendations and credit analyses to rating committees. Active participation in regular outreach events such as investor briefings, teleconferences, and conferences. Attendance at and conduct of analytical meetings with issuers. Regular communication with investors and other market participants about firm’s credit ratings, credit analysis and market views. Adherence to all applicable regulatory, code of conduct and best practice requirements and standards.

Qualification and Experience

Qualifications: Strong academic background – graduate degree in public policy,public administration, economics or business; or J.D. strongly preferred. 8-10 years of work experience in public finance or a related field. Knowledge of local government budgeting, accounting, and finance.

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Job Req ID 2862BR

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