Détail du poste

About the Organization :

Planet Rating SAS is a private independent microfinance rating agency based in Paris. Created in 1999, Planet Rating is today the most global microfinance rating agency, with over 300 missions conducted in 60 countries. With offices in Paris, Lima, Dakar, Kampala and in the Middle East , Planet Rating offers unparallel global and independent coverage to the microfinance industry worldwide with 15 experienced analysts providing rating services in English, French, Spanish, Portuguese and Arabic. Planet Rating’s mission is to offer quality rating and evaluation services to increase the microfinance institutions’ transparency and access to financing. Through its work, Planet Rating contributes to the strengthening of the microfinance industry, a fundamental development tool.

About the Job :

The Analyst will be working in a dynamic and international environment with a team of microfinance rating specialists. He/She will be responsible for the execution of rating missions for microfinance institutions primarily in Asia, but might also be called to conduct missions in Africa, MENA region and Eastern Europe . Initial training will be provided through rating missions performed with experienced analysts in several of the above-mentioned regions. We highly welcome career switchers and professionals from banking and financial services or rating industries.

Prepare, organize and execute microfinance ratings.

Collect financial and operational data, run financial models, analyze and write rating reports.

Participate in marketing and market development activities.

Help in the establishment of our new office regarding legal and administrative issues.

At least three years of previous experience in microfinance, auditing, accounting, financial analysis, credit rating or

finance/banking.

Experience in microfinance in Asia will be an asset.

Detailed-oriented with strong ability to analyze, synthesize and write analytically.

Strong marketing skills, with a focus on development of new business and partnerships.

Able to work independently with minimum supervision.

Good team work skills.

Good command of English, both written and spoken. Knowledge of French is preferred.

Good command of Excel and other MS Office software.

Interest in microfinance and international development.

Willing to travel to Asia countries or to other developing countries at least one week per month.