US Corporates - Director, Technology Media & Telecom - Chicago

Fitch Group • Chicago, IL

23h • Hybrid

About The Position

North American Corporates - Credit Analyst, Director – Technology, Media, Telecommunications. 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree at minimum
• CFA/CPA or CFA candidate preferred
• 5-10 years relevant experience
• some coverage or knowledge of the TMT sector a plus
• Capital markets and/or credit analysis 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

• MBA or other advanced degree a plus
• Some knowledge of and a keen interest in learning more about the TMT sector
• Professional background in capital markets, leveraged finance and/or credit analysis and well-developed financial statement analysis skills
• Desire to deepen exposure to and understanding of the debt capital markets
• 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 credit quality of companies in the TMT sectors
• Develop and maintain comprehensive financial models
• Conduct meetings with industry management teams
• Present analysis of companies to internal credit rating committees
• Involvement in communicating rating rationales 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 team
• The role may include managerial responsibilities

Benefits

• 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
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director