The summer program includes a senior executive speaker series that offers exposure to business groups beyond their summer assignment. Our associates interact with senior managers of the companies and governments they rate, underwriters, investors, and the media. To do this effectively, our associates must possess strong client relationship skills, an interest in research, and a strong understanding of how to assess risk. Our associates must be good communicators, persuasive, and persistent. We look for them to have well-developed business acumen, as they will be expected to manage client relationships as they advance in their careers.
Associates act as a primary analyst for a portfolio of credits.
They participate in management committee meetings of the issuers they rate and present their recommendations to credit rating committees. Strong written and verbal communication skills are required as associates are expected to publish their analysis based on their research and speak at industry conferences. The analyst opportunities in the Portfolio Services and Quantitative Services Departments have a more quantitative orientation.