US Corporates - Credit Analyst, Associate Director - Industrials & Transportation - New York
About The Position
Fitch is seeking a Credit Analyst at the Associate Director level to cover companies in the Energy and Natural Resources sectors. The role is described as based in New York, Chicago, or Toronto, and offers the opportunity to serve as a lead coverage analyst at a global rating agency. The position calls for intellectual curiosity, the ability to analyze and explain complex topics, strong productivity, a results-oriented mindset, and excellent communication in a team-oriented environment. The analyst will assess quantitative and qualitative factors affecting companies’ credit quality, maintain financial models, participate in meetings with industry management teams alongside senior analysts, and help prepare materials for internal credit rating committees. The role also involves evaluating credits across Fitch’s Corporates and related credit groups. Fitch describes itself as a global financial information services company operating in more than 30 countries, with an inclusive culture that encourages diverse perspectives and the exchange of ideas. New York base pay is expected to be $115,000–$135,000; actual pay may vary based on education, training, experience, performance, and other job-related factors. Total compensation may also include commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, long-term incentives, and other benefits sponsored by Fitch.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- At least 4 years of relevant experience, especially coverage or knowledge of Natural Resources sectors.
- 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.
- Intellectual curiosity and the ability and willingness to address and explain analytically complex topics.
- High-productivity work ethic and results-oriented mindset.
Nice To Haves
- CFA, CPA, or CFA candidacy preferred.
- Capital markets and/or credit analysis experience is a plus.
- Keen interest in Natural Resources industries.
- Solid financial statement analysis skills.
- Interest in deepening exposure to and understanding of debt capital markets.
- Strong pattern of leadership and ability to interact proactively and successfully with stakeholders within and outside the organization.
Responsibilities
- Analyze quantitative and qualitative factors influencing the credit quality of companies in the Energy and Natural Resources sectors.
- Maintain comprehensive financial models.
- Participate alongside senior analysts in meetings with Energy and Natural Resources industry management teams.
- Help senior analysts prepare presentations for internal credit rating committees.
- Participate in evaluating other credits within Corporates and related credit groups.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
