About the Role
Fitch Ratings’ Funds & Asset Management group is seeking a Director to play a critical role in global capital markets by providing supplementary credit analysis, ratings, research, and commentary. As a credit analyst, you will contribute to Fitch's legacy of over a century of rigorous analysis and deep expertise, offering unmatched opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative, global team.
Responsibilities
- Analyze quantitative and qualitative factors influencing the credit quality of funds and structured transactions, including portfolio analysis
- Review legal documentation for transactions, including indentures, prospectuses, etc.
- Develop financial models and databases
- Participate in on-site due diligence review meetings with fund managers
- Present rating recommendations to committees
- Contribute to research on relevant trends affecting the sectors the group covers
- Participate in industry events and interact with investors, bankers, fund managers, and other market participants
Requirements
- Experience in finance, with exposure to funds, structured finance transactions, or debt underwriting or lending a plus
- Sound academic track record to at least first university degree level, preferably in finance, economics, statistics, accounting, or computer science
- Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Skills
- Fund finance, including subscription facilities or NAV loans
- Structured finance or lending
- SQL
- VBA
- Other programming languages
Location
- Hybrid
Work Type
- Hybrid Work Environment: 3 days a week in office required based on your line of business and location
Experience Level
- Director
- The position level will be based on the candidate’s experience
Education Level
- First university degree level, preferably in finance, economics, statistics, accounting, or computer science
Salary/Compensations
- For Toronto roles: Expected base pay rates between $175,000 and $190,000
Benefits
- A Culture of Learning & Mobility: Dedicated trainings, leadership development and mentorship programs
- Investing in Your Future: Retirement planning and tuition reimbursement programs
- Promoting Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive healthcare offerings
- Supportive Parenting Policies: Family-friendly policies, including a generous global parental leave plan
- Inclusive Work Environment: A collaborative workplace where all voices are valued, with Employee Resource Groups
- Dedication to Giving Back: Paid volunteer days, matched funding for donations and ample opportunities to volunteer in your community
About the Company
- Fitch Ratings plays a critical role in global capital markets by providing supplementary credit analysis, ratings, research, and commentary to financial market participants.
- For over 100 years, Fitch Ratings has been creating value for global markets through its rigorous analysis and deep expertise, which have resulted in a variety of market leading tools, methodologies, indices, research, and analytical products.
- Fitch Ratings is part of Fitch Group, a global leader in financial information services with operations in more than 30 countries, which also includes Fitch Solutions.
- With dual headquarters in London and New York, Fitch Group is owned by Hearst.
- Fitch is committed to providing global securities markets with objective, timely, independent and forward-looking credit opinions.
- Fitch is an equal opportunity employer.
Equal Opportunity
- Fitch is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.
