| Database Engineer | |
| Job ID: | 173 |
| Status: | Full-time |
| Group: | Data Services |
| Location: | West Chester, Pennsylvania |
| Availability: | Immediate |
| Job Description: | |
Moody’s Analytics located in West Chester, PA, is a leading independent provider of economic, financial, country, and industry research designed to meet the diverse planning and information needs of businesses, governments, and professional investors worldwide. As a Database Engineer you would manage and design company’s high-value added estimated databases. Tasks include creating and developing statistical algorithms to estimate series as well as solving problems related to the management of these databases, which requires the exercise of independent judgment and critical thinking skills. In addition, you will be responsible for documenting and describing the decisions you make regarding the methodologies you have invented/utilized; Improving existing processes and procedures to increase productivity and quality of output; Expanding existing data offering with additional indicators and new sources of data; Providing advice regarding the pricing of databases and make decisions for acquisitions based on cost/benefit analysis; Providing support and act as Sales support and Marketing arm for areas of responsibility. | |
Qualifications: | |
| BA or BS degree with course work in economics, finance, statistics, or related fields. Excellent academic record and a strong proficiency in computer use. The appropriate candidate must be able to work independently with little supervision and be able to accept responsibility for making decisions, independently arrived at, that have a significant and material impact on the success of the firm. Knowledge of a foreign language is preferred. Familiarity and experience in working with statistical packages and programming languages including but not limited to R, Stata, SAS, SPSS, S_PLUS, and Visual Basic is a plus. The position requires a motivated, responsible individual. Long hours are often required. Because this position involves extensive direct client contact, strong interpersonal skills are necessary. | |
Benefits: | |
| Moody's Analytics offers a competitive salary with performance-based salary reviews and bonuses. Benefits include paid vacation, 401(k) matching, stock ownership, sick leave, and medical and dental plans. | |
To Apply: | |
| Follow this link to apply. | |
| Senior Economist | |
| Job ID: | 155 |
| Status: | Full-time |
| Group: | Research |
| Location: | West Chester, Pennsylvania |
| Availability: | Immediate |
| General Research | |
| Job Description: | |
Moody’s Analytics located in West Chester, PA, is a leading independent provider of economic, financial, country, and industry research designed to meet the diverse planning and information needs of businesses, governments, and professional investors worldwide. Responsibilities include forecasting and analysis of macroeconomic topics, which may include the U.S. macro economy, state and metropolitan areas, or other major global macro or regional economies; writing analysis pieces may include real-time analysis and additional commentary for our live website, near-term analysis for monthly subscription products, longer-term analysis for special projects and consulting, and editing analysis contributed by other research staff. The senior economist also manages, constructs and updates forecast models and is responsible for one of our monthly forecast processes; manages and edits company publications; and presents to clients and other groups as well as establishing a close working relationship with clients. Additional responsibilities may include participation in contract consulting projects and managing customized client deliveries; and contributing to the development and production of new and existing products and indicators. A Senior Economist will supervise one or more Economists and/or Associate Economists, which includes training, day-to-day management of priorities, frequent feedback on work quality, and formal written and verbal performance evaluations. The job also includes occasional travel for client meetings and presentations. | |
Qualifications: | |
| Ph.D. (or ABD) in Economics and minimum seven years relevant experience, or a Master’s degree in Economics and ten years of relevant experience with economic analysis, either for U.S. macro, U.S. regional or international economics is required. Excellent academic record; in-depth research and econometric skills; excellent writing; presentation and interpersonal skills. | |
Benefits: | |
| Moody's Analytics offers a competitive salary with performance-based salary reviews and bonuses. Benefits include paid vacation, 401(k) matching, stock ownership, sick leave, and medical and dental plans. EOE/M/F/V/H | |
To Apply: | |
| Follow this link to apply. | |
| Senior Economist-Credit Analytics | |
| Job ID: | 154 |
| Status: | Full-time |
| Group: | Credit Analytics |
| Location: | West Chester, Pennsylvania |
| Availability: | Immediate |
| Job Description: | |
Moody’s Analytics located in West Chester, PA is a leading independent provider of economic, financial, country, and industry research designed to meet the diverse planning and information needs of businesses, governments, and professional investors worldwide. You would be responsible for credit risk modeling, including the development, implementation, and validation of probability of default (PD) and loss given default (LGD) models using state-of-the-art statistical and econometric techniques. Emphasis is on retail credit but with some exposure to corporate and other forms of risk modeling in partnership with sister companies within Moody's. You would also be responsible for forecasting and simulation exercises, with emphasis on stress testing under alternative scenarios; contract consulting work with major industry players worldwide, which would involve proposal writing, modeling specification, estimation and validation, final reports and documentation writing; meeting with clients to discuss proposed and current projects; making presentations at conferences; and general client service, including serving as primary point of contact for credit risk modeling issues. | |
Qualifications: | |
| . Candidates should have Ph.D. in Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics or closely related field. Industry experience in quantitative risk modeling is strongly preferred. Demonstrated knowledge of the Basel II accord, ability to communicate technical subject matter clearly and concisely to individuals from various backgrounds, and excellent writing, presentation and interpersonal skills are required. | |
Benefits: | |
| We offer a competitive salary with performance-based salary and bonus reviews, and an excellent benefits package. EOE/M/F/V/H | |
To Apply: | |
| Follow this link to apply. | |
In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Moody's Analytics are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Moody's Analytics does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.