Senior Analyst - Funds & Asset Management - New York

Fitch Group • New York, NY

4d • $95,000 - $110,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Fitch Ratings’ Funds & Asset Management group is a global team responsible for fund ratings analysis, methodology and model development, and research on analytical and regulatory developments affecting the asset management sector. The group covers private equity fund finance and securitizations, leveraged closed-end funds, money market funds, bond funds, exchange-traded funds, local government investment pools, and asset managers. The Senior Analyst will support coverage of some of the group’s subsectors, analyzing funds and structured transactions and contributing to ratings, research, methodologies, and market engagement.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in finance; the position level will be based on the candidate’s experience.
• A strong academic record to at least bachelor’s degree level.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to funds or structured finance transactions.
• A degree background in finance, economics, statistics, accounting, or computer science.
• Experience with fund finance, including subscription facilities or NAV facilities.
• Knowledge of SQL, VBA, and/or other programming languages.
• A demonstrated track record of initiative and achievement.

Responsibilities

• Analyze quantitative and qualitative factors influencing the credit quality of funds and structured transactions, including portfolio analysis.
• Lead on-site due diligence review meetings with fund managers.
• Develop new methodologies for rating funds and structures based on market demand.
• Author research on relevant trends affecting the sectors covered by the group.
• Review legal documentation for transactions, including indentures and prospectuses.
• Develop financial models and databases.
• Present rating recommendations to committees.
• Mentor, develop, and direct the group’s team members.
• Participate in industry events and interact with investors, bankers, fund managers, and other market participants.

What This Job Offers

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