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About the Role
Fitch is seeking a Director for coverage of the Retail and Consumer sector within its North American Corporates Group. This role offers an opportunity to be a lead coverage analyst at a global rating agency within a team-oriented work environment.
Responsibilities
- Perform analysis of key quantitative and qualitative factors influencing the credit quality of companies in the Retail & Consumer sectors
- Develop and maintain comprehensive financial models
- Conduct meetings with Retail & Consumer industry management teams
- Present analysis of companies to internal credit rating committees
- Communicate rating rationale to external audiences including institutional investors, sell-side analysts, and media via 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 and related credit groups
- Represent Fitch in panel discussions and conferences arranged by industry associations and regulatory bodies
- Mentor junior members of the Retail & Consumer sector
- Potential involvement in managerial responsibilities
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree minimum; MBA or other advanced degree is a plus
- CFA/CPA preferred
- 8+ years of relevant experience, including coverage or knowledge of the Retail & Consumer sectors
- Capital markets and/or credit analysis experience is a plus
- Employee management experience is 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
Skills
- Financial modeling
- Credit analysis
- Quantitative analysis
- Qualitative analysis
- Communication (written and verbal)
- Organizational skills
- Excel
- Word
- Leadership
- Stakeholder interaction
Location
- New York
- Chicago
- Toronto
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Director
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree
- MBA
- Advanced degree
- CFA
- CPA
Salary/Compensations
- $140,000 - $180,000 (for New York & Chicago roles)
Benefits
- Global rating agency opportunities
- Team-oriented work environment
- Work with diverse teams and clients globally
- Total compensation package may include commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, long-term incentives, and other sponsored benefits
About the Company
- Fitch Ratings is a global company with a presence in over 30 countries.
- Fitch Group is a global leader in financial information services.
- Fitch Group is wholly owned by the Hearst Corporation and comprises Fitch Ratings, Fitch Solutions, and Fitch Learning.
- Fitch is committed to providing objective, timely, independent, and forward-looking credit opinions to global securities markets.
- Employees must avoid conflicts of interest or the appearance of conflicts of interest.
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.