About the Role
This role involves performing analysis of key quantitative and qualitative factors influencing credit quality of companies in the TMT sectors, developing financial models, and communicating rating rationales to external audiences. You will have the opportunity to be a lead coverage analyst at a global rating agency.
Responsibilities
- Perform analysis of key quantitative and qualitative factors influencing credit quality of companies in the TMT sectors
- Develop and maintain comprehensive financial models
- Conduct meetings with industry management teams
- Present analysis of companies to internal credit rating committees
- Involvement in communicating rating rationales to external audiences (primarily institutional investors, sell-side analysts and media) in meetings, conference calls, press releases and written research reports
- Write timely and effective research on topical issues
- Participate in the evaluation of other credits within Corporates, as well as other related credit groups
- Represent Fitch in panel discussions and conferences arranged by industry associations, regulatory bodies etc.
- Mentor junior members of the team
- The role may include managerial responsibilities
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree at minimum, MBA or other advanced degree a plus
- CFA/CPA or CFA candidate preferred
- 5-10 years relevant experience, some coverage or knowledge of the TMT sector a plus
- Capital markets and/or credit analysis experience a plus
- Expertise in Excel and Word
- Strong analytical, quantitative, and organizational skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to shift fluidly between multiple projects as priorities change
- Ability to excel in a team-oriented environment
- Qualitative credentials will weigh meaningfully in the selection of the candidate
- A healthy sense of intellectual curiosity is critical, along with a demonstrated willingness and ability to attack and explain topics of analytical complexity
- Fitch is a team-oriented work environment, so excellent communication skills are essential, as is a high productivity work-ethic and results oriented mindset
Skills
- Excel
- Word
- Analytical skills
- Quantitative skills
- Organizational skills
- Written communication skills
- Verbal communication skills
- Financial modeling
- Credit analysis
- Capital markets
Location
- North American
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- 5-10 years relevant experience
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree
- MBA or other advanced degree
Salary/Compensations
- $170,000 and $200,000
Benefits
- Commission earnings
- Discretionary bonuses
- Long-term incentives
- Other benefits sponsored by Fitch
About the Company
- Fitch Ratings is a global company with a presence in over 30 countries, offering opportunities to work with diverse teams and clients from around the world.
- Fitch Group is a global leader in financial information services with operations in more than 30 countries.
- Wholly owned by the Hearst Corporation, we are comprised of three main businesses: Fitch Ratings | Fitch Solutions | Fitch Learning.
- Fitch is committed to providing global securities markets with objective, timely, independent and forward-looking credit opinions.
- Fitch Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
Equal Opportunity
- Fitch Group 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.
- Fitch is an equal opportunity employer. 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.
