Structured Finance - Credit Analyst, Associate Director - Global Cross Sector - New York

Structured Finance - Credit Analyst, Associate Director - Global Cross Sector - New York

Requisition ID: 47237

Business Unit: Fitch Ratings

Category: Credit Analysis & Research

Location: New York, NY, US

Date Posted: Oct 16, 2024

At Fitch, we have an open culture where employees are able to exchange ideas and perspectives, throughout the organization, irrespective of their seniority. Your voice will be heard allowing you to have a real impact. We embrace diversity and appreciate authenticity encouraging an environment where employees can be their true selves.

Structured Finance - Credit Analyst, Associate Director - Global Cross Sector

Fitch Ratings Global Cross Sector Structured Finance Group is looking for a new credit analyst to join our growing team.

This role will be global, but preferred location is Chicago or New York. This person will assume a role in assigning new and monitoring existing ratings of structured finance transactions across a variety of new and developing sectors, authoring market commentary and related research, and providing support to develop new criteria within the group.

What We Offer:

• 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.
• An opportunity to be lead credit analyst on a diverse range of non-standard structured finance transactions.
• A team-oriented work environment.

We’ll Count on You To:

• Provide analytical support for monitoring ratings within the existing rating portfolio as well as playing the role as a backup analyst or lead analyst for new rating assignments.
• Analyze critical credit, legal and structural elements of new and complex Structured Finance transaction structures.
• Produce quality internal and external written reports including credit committees, criteria, special reports and market commentary.
• Communicate Fitch rating methodology and criteria to issuers and investors.
• Lead and/or support research projects.
• Maintain assigned rating relationships.

What You Need to Have:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, engineering, or other quantitative disciplines.
• Relevant Master’s degree is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical thinking.
• Superb attention to detail and time management skills.
• Working knowledge of structured finance is beneficial.
• 3-7 years of relevant work experience.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills, proficiency in Excel and Word, strong communication, analytical, organizational, and time-management skills are a must.
• The successful candidate for this position must be able to demonstrate skills that will allow for immediate support of a variety of transactions within the US and globally.

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• Previous exposure to credit rating analysis or credit modeling a plus.
• Industry experience related to digital infrastructure, aviation, solar lending (loans and leases) or other consumer asset classes are all a plus.

Why Fitch?

At Fitch Group, the combined power of our global perspectives is what differentiates us. Our global network of colleagues comes together to accomplish things greater than they ever could alone.

Every team member is essential to our business and each perspective is critical to our success. We embrace a diverse culture that encourages a free exchange of ideas, guaranteeing your voice will be heard and your work will have an impact, regardless of seniority.

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. To protect Fitch’s credibility and reputation, our employees must take every precaution to avoid conflicts of interests or any appearance of a conflict of interest.

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.

FOR NEW YORK ROLES ONLY: Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $110,000 and $135,000. Actual salaries will be determined on an individualized basis and may vary based on factors including but not limited to education, training, experience, past performance, and other job-related factors.