US Corporates - Credit Analyst, Director - Legal - Leveraged Finance - Chicago

Fitch Group • Chicago, IL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Fitch is seeking a Director for a legal research role within its U.S. Corporates Group. The candidate will work directly with the Head of U.S. Leveraged Finance. The ideal candidate will have a legal background and strong analytical skills. A deep understanding of loan and bond documentation and legal structures is key. Fitch is a team-oriented work environment, so excellent communication skills are essential, as is a high productivity work-ethic and results-oriented mindset. This role offers an opportunity to lead high-visibility research and analysis at a global rating agency, providing a platform that helps the debt capital markets make more informed decisions via timely, insightful, and forward-looking rating actions and research.

Requirements

• Experience practicing law at a law firm
• 5-10 years relevant experience, preferably in capital markets/leveraged finance
• Superior analytical, quantitative, and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as ability to work well within a team
• Strong motivation to lead and write research reports
• Flexibility and adaptability as priorities change
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to excel in a team-oriented environment
• Expertise in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word

Nice To Haves

• MBA, CFA/CPA a plus
• Capital markets and/or credit analysis experience a plus
• Employee management experience a plus
• Meaningful practicing experience at a law firm
• You love ideating and writing research
• You are an objective-driven self-starter who is looking for a role with substantial entrepreneurial potential
• Deep understanding of and a keen interest in analyzing capital structures
• Background in capital markets and/or credit analysis and well-developed corporate finance skills
• Experience executing on research projects – from idea generation through writing and presenting at industry events and in media
• Outstanding interpersonal skills displayed by a strong pattern of leadership and the ability to proactively and successfully interact with various stakeholders, both within and outside of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Author insightful research on topics such as covenant structures, impact of documentation on credit profiles and creditor recoveries, as well as general trends in legal documentation related to corporate debt
• Performing analysis of key quantitative and qualitative factors influencing credit quality for individual entities
• Communicate analysis to external audiences (primarily institutional investors, sell-side analysts and media) in meetings, conference calls, press releases and written research reports
• Conduct and/or participate in meetings with Leverage Finance industry management teams
• Convey the value proposition of Fitch Leveraged Finance research to investors
• Participate in the evaluation of other credits within Corporates, as well as other related credit groups
• Supervise and mentor junior staff on a project-by-project basis to efficiently grow the research portfolio

Benefits

• Fitch is 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.
• Fitch Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed