Financial Analyst

Fitch Group • Chicago, IL

54d • Hybrid

About The Position

Bixby is looking for an energetic, entrepreneurial self-starter that will work alongside senior research staff. An ideal candidate will have excellent attention to detail, prior experience in finance and / or accounting, strong interpersonal skills, and an ability to adapt to the dynamic needs of a growing business.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 2-5 years of accounting and / or finance experience required.
• Comprehensive understanding of cash flows and the linkage between financial statements (BS, CF, IS) with ability to build and maintain financial models and interpret financial ratios and metrics is required.
• Detail oriented with established skills in accuracy, organization, and experience working in a high-volume, time-sensitive environment.
• Highest level of integrity to keep sensitive business information confidential.

Nice To Haves

• Accounting, finance or economics degree strongly preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and / or pursuit of Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) certification are strongly preferred.
• Prior experience at Big Four accounting firm, investment bank, investment management or leveraged lending strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of credit with experience in leveraged loans and / or high yield bonds is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support senior research staff to maintain real-time coverage across broad universe of companies.
• Compile detailed financial models with ability to process detailed reconciliations, restatements, and acquisitions.
• Review company documents to identify news, financial and non-financial data in real time.
• Ability to prepare and review own work product to ensure accuracy and completeness in a time-sensitive environment.

Benefits

• Hybrid Work Environment: 2 to 3 days a week in office required based on your line of business and location
• A Culture of Learning & Mobility: Dedicated trainings, leadership development and mentorship programs designed to ensure that your time at Fitch will be a continuous learning opportunity
• Investing in Your Future: Retirement planning and tuition reimbursement programs that empower you to achieve your short and long-term goals
• Promoting Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive healthcare offerings that enable physical, mental, financial, social, and occupational wellbeing
• Supportive Parenting Policies: Family-friendly policies, including a generous global parental leave plan, designed to help you balance career and family life effectively
• Inclusive Work Environment: A collaborative workplace where all voices are valued, with Employee Resource Groups that unite and empower our colleagues around the globe
• Dedication to Giving Back: Paid volunteer days, matched funding for donations and ample opportunities to volunteer in your community

What This Job Offers

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