Financial Analyst (Chicago)

Fitch Group • Chicago, IL

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Bixby Research & Analytics is seeking a Financial Analyst for its Chicago office. Bixby Research and Analytics is the leading private information provider in the $1.5+ trillion leveraged loan market, revolutionizing how institutional investors consume information for their private investments with its SaaS platform. Bixby's market-moving news and expansive financial data keep hedge funds and asset managers ahead of their competition, serving as a trusted source for large, award-winning institutional investors in the credit market.

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 a broad universe of companies.
• Compile detailed financial models with the ability to process detailed reconciliations, restatements, and acquisitions.
• Review company documents to identify news, financial and non-financial data in real time.
• Prepare and review own work product to ensure accuracy and completeness in a time-sensitive environment.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Access to the resources of Fitch, including career advancement opportunities
• Dedicated trainings, leadership development and mentorship programs
• Retirement planning and tuition reimbursement programs
• Comprehensive healthcare offerings
• Family-friendly policies, including a generous global parental leave plan
• 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: Mid Level