Credit Analyst, Associate Director - Non-Bank Financial Institutions - Chicago
About The Position
Fitch Ratings is seeking an Associate Director for its Non-Bank Financial Institutions team in Chicago. As a leading credit ratings agency, Fitch plays a crucial role in global capital markets by providing credit analysis, ratings, research, and commentary. With a legacy of over 100 years, Fitch Ratings offers unique opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative and innovative environment. The role involves performing analysis of key quantitative and qualitative factors influencing the credit quality of Non-Bank Financial Institutions, developing financial spreads and tools, presenting analysis to internal committees, conducting meetings with company management, communicating rating rationale to external audiences, and participating in the evaluation of other credits within the Financial Institutions group. The position also involves assisting in related industry studies.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree at minimum
- 5-7 years of analytical experience
- Expertise in Excel and Word
- Strong analytical, quantitative and organizational skills
- Ability to shift fluidly between multiple projects as priorities change
- Ability to excel in a team-oriented environment
Nice To Haves
- MBA and/or CFA, or progress toward these designations, a plus
- Some coverage or knowledge of bank or non-bank sectors a plus
- Capital markets and/or credit analysis experience a plus
Responsibilities
- Perform analysis of key quantitative and qualitative factors influencing the credit quality of Non-Bank Financial Institutions
- Develop and maintain financial spreads and tools
- Present analysis of companies to Fitch's internal credit rating committee
- Conduct onsite meetings with company management
- Communicate rating rationale to external audiences (institutions investors, analysts and media) in meetings conference calls, press releases and written research reports
- Participate in the evaluation of other credits within Financial Institutions
- Take an active role in assisting in related industry studies
Benefits
- Retirement planning
- Tuition reimbursement programs
- Comprehensive healthcare offerings
- Family-friendly policies
- Generous global parental leave plan
- Paid volunteer days
- Matched funding for donations
- Opportunities to volunteer in your community
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
