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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. Fitch Ratings is a global company with a presence in over 30 countries, offering opportunities to work with diverse teams and clients worldwide.

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 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 is a plus
CFA/CPA preferred
4+ 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
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
Capital markets
Financial statement analysis

Location

New York
Chicago
Toronto

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Associate Director
Director
4+ years relevant experience

Education Level

Bachelor's degree
MBA or other advanced degree
CFA/CPA preferred

Salary/Compensations

Base pay rates between $115,000 and $135,000 for New York and Chicago roles

Benefits

Commission earnings
Discretionary bonuses
Long-term incentives
Other benefits sponsored by Fitch

About the Company

Fitch Group is a global leader in financial information services with operations in more than 30 countries.
Fitch Group is comprised of three main businesses: Fitch Ratings, Fitch Solutions, and 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.