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Opinions on Credit Ratings Agency jobs?
I currently work at one of the big 3 ratings agencies (S&P/Moody's/Fitch) but outside of the ratings department as a consultant/service delivery associate for our buy side clients (PE/VC). It's glorified ops, and they only call me a consultant because I'm client-facing. Considering transferring to...
When to give up on buyside
All, Quick background on me: non-target, liberal arts guy guy bounced around a few temp backoffice jobs before landing in a ratings shop doing middle market/spec grade ratings. Been trying to break into the buyside for years now with no luck. Have had to send 100s of emails, eventually succeeded...
Rating Agency Group Selection
Hey everyone, I had a question regarding group selection at a ratings agency-figured this forum was probably the right place. Firstly, I just wanted to know what the group selection process looks like for a full-time program at a CRA. From what little I've heard, at least at Moodys, Fitch and, S&P,...
Automated Credit Rating Valuation
Hey guys, I have an algorithm that automatically calculates the credit ratings of all publicly traded companies, across all markets. The system currently rates over 10,000 US companies with continuous quarterly updates. The change in credit rating overtime can give an early signal about approaching...
Credit Ratings of Small-cap and Pennystock Companies
Hey guys, I have an algorithm that automatically calculates the credit ratings of publicly traded companies, and covers thousands of small-cap and pennystock companies on NASDAQ and OTC. The system currently rates over 10,000 US companies with continuous quarterly updates - you can see a trend line...
Small-cap company credit ratings
I have a system that automatically calculates the credit ratings of small-cap and penny stock companies based on an innovative new math framework. Our results represent an independent risk outlook allowing investors to quickly check the creditworthiness of companies that are not rated by "the big...
CapIQ Question: credit ratings
Hi! Does anyone know what the formulas are for ST and LT S&P credit ratings for the CapIQ excel plug-in? Thank you!
Leveraging CRA Summer Internship to IBD
I come from a non-target, state school, 3.86/4 GPA and consider myself EXTREMELY fortunate to be able to intern with one of the Big 3 this summer as a Sophomore. Rarely do students from my school make it into CRA, let alone IBD . I worked my butt off and I'm happy to have made progress. However, CRA...
Why insurance companies need a credit rating?
Hi all, I am wondering what is the purpose for the insurance companies to pay for the services of credit rating agencies? For the corporations and banks the purpose is quite clear: they need ratings in order to attract investment. But in the case with insurance companies they do not need to attract...
Exit opportunities for Rating analyst position in Insurance at the top 3 CRA (Credit Rating Agencies) in Europe
Hi, I am wondering about the possible exit opportunities after working as a rating analyst for Big 3 CRA in the Insurance practice in Europe. One obvious change is going directly to work for the insurance company. Which positions at the insurance companies could be the most attractive? Are there any...
Credit Policy at a CRA
Can anyone tell me about what it's like to work in the credit policy group of a rating agency?
1st round Credit Ratings firm interview, what should I expect?
Got an interview for a "big 3" ratings firm, what kind of questions should I expect? Technical or mainly fit? Background: applied sciences, 3.9/4.2 GPA, interested in finance but probably lack the technical knowledge compared to business/finance majors! Any help/opinions welcome!
Moving to a Smaller Competitor
Currently work in structured finance at a credit rating agency (S&P/Moodys/Fitch). What are your thoughts on moving to one of the smaller agencies (DBRS/Kroll/Morningstar), for a salary increase? Would moving to a smaller firm hurt my chances of moving to Asset Management ? I get treated very well...
Financial Modelling and Analysis at the Credit Rating Agencies
Is there any training course or book that can specifically prepare me for the credit analysis work done at credit rating agencies?
Moody's Credit Estimates Research??
How are the exit ops for research role at Moody's credit estimates team? Any tips or books I can read to nail the technical interview?
Career Advice, S&P Research Assistant or FP&A with a REIT. Trying to position for ER.
Hello. Long time WSO follower here. I'm in between two offers and I was looking to see if I could get some advice, as to which one would be better to achieve my long-term goals. First off, a little background on me. I graduated last year with a degree in Finance from a non-target based in Florida....
how to look up a company's credit rating
specifically looking for a NAIC rating on bass proshops but could also use help finding a rating if available from the other agencies
America is a C Student
Maybe we should start calling ourselves the U.S. of C? Apparently, that is a far more fair and balanced judgment of America’s credit rating than the you’re still AAA, but not really issued by Moody’s last month. In a pretty damn sad acknowledgment of reality on the ground, Weiss Ratings of...
Help from someone with CapitalIQ...
For anyone with CapitalIQ access, I'm looking for a little bit of help with a research paper... I'm doing an empirical analysis of the effects of the NRSRO designation for credit rating agencies, mainly correlating profit margins, rating accuracy, and market share for the big three (Moody's, S&P,...
DDD: The New Credit Rating
As an amateur academic, I have spent a lot of time pondering the root causes of the credit crisis which precipitated America's long expected (though easily preventable) fall from economic grace. There were certainly many culprits and a few hand picked scapegoats. Sadly, the majority of the former...
Warren Buffett Demoted to Double A
In a ballsy move by the front office , it seems that Warren Buffett 's "stuff" just ain't what it used to be. Buffett , who has been a journeyman player for years, has fallen out of favor with the S&P, receiving news today that Berkshire Hathaway is no longer AAA caliber. As Buffett packed up his...
Rating agencies - Access?
Hi, Anyone here has an access to one of the rating agencies reports? Would be a huge help. Thanks in advance.
How many "buy-side" investment clients would pay between $20,000 to $40,000 service fees for big 3 credit rating agency - Moody'
Hello, I am doing research on the credit rating industry. There is much controversy among Credit rating agency's business model post sub-prime. The issuer pay model clearly has serious conflict of interests. Beside income from debt issuers, does anyone know roughly how many investment clients (e.g....
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