Associate Director, Retail & Consumer - US Corporates - Chicago

Fitch Group • Chicago, IL

23h • $115,000 - $135,000

About The Position

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. Our inclusive and progressive approach helps us to keep a balanced perspective. Fitch is also committed to supporting its employees by advancing conversations around diversity, equity and inclusion. Fitch’s Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) have been established by employees who have joined together as a workplace community based on similar backgrounds or life experiences. Fitch’s ERGs are available to connect employees with others within the organization to offer professional and personal support. With our expertise, we are not only creating data and information, but also producing timely insights from every angle to influence decision making in this ever changing and highly competitive market. We have a relentless hunger to innovate and unlock the power of human insights and to drive value for our customers. There has never been a better time to make an impact and we invite you to join us on this journey. US Corporates – Credit Analyst, Associate Director – Retail & Consumer Fitch’s North American Corporates Group is seeking Director for coverage of the Retail and Consumer sector, either in our New York, Chicago, or Toronto office. 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. What We Offer: An opportunity to be a lead coverage analyst at a global rating agency. 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 from around the world. We’ll Count on You To: 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; Involvement in communicating rating rationale 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 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
• 4+ years relevant experience, which must include some 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

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
• Involvement in communicating rating rationale 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 Retail & Consumer sector
• The role may include managerial responsibilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees