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About the Role
Fitch's North American Corporates Group is seeking a Director for coverage of the Retail and Consumer sector. 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
- The role may include managerial responsibilities
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree at minimum
- MBA or other advanced degree a plus
- CFA/CPA preferred
- 8+ years relevant experience, including coverage or knowledge of the Retail & Consumer sectors
- Capital markets and/or credit analysis experience a plus
- Employee management 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
- A deep understanding of and a keen interest in Retail & Consumer
- A professional background in capital markets and/or credit analysis and well-developed financial statement analysis skills
- Experience in interpreting complex legal documents such as bank agreements and bond indentures
- A strong pattern of leadership and the ability to proactively and successfully interact with various stakeholders, both within and outside of the organization
Skills
- Excel
- Word
- Analytical skills
- Quantitative skills
- Organizational skills
- Written communication skills
- Verbal communication skills
- Financial modeling
- Credit analysis
- Financial statement analysis
Location
- New York
- Chicago
- Toronto
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Director
- 8+ years relevant experience
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree
- MBA or other advanced degree
- CFA/CPA preferred
Salary/Compensations
- Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $170,000 and $190,000 (for Toronto roles only)
Benefits
- Total compensation package may include commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, long-term incentives, and other benefits sponsored by Fitch
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 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 wholly owned by the Hearst Corporation.
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.