STRUCTURED FINANCE - CREDIT ANALYST, ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR - GLOBAL CROSS SECTOR - CHICAGO

Company: Fitch Group, Inc.
Location: Chicago
Posted on: October 22, 2024

Job Description:

Structured Finance - Credit Analyst, Associate Director - Global Cross Sector - ChicagoRequisition ID: 47236
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Business Unit: Fitch RatingsCategory: Credit Analysis & ResearchLocation: Chicago, IL, USDate Posted: Oct 16, 2024At Fitch, we have an open culture where employees are able to exchange ideas and perspectives, throughout the organization, irrespective of their seniority. Your voice will be heard allowing you to have a real impact. We embrace diversity and appreciate authenticity encouraging an environment where employees can be their true selves.Structured Finance - Credit Analyst, Associate Director - Global Cross SectorFitch Ratings Global Cross Sector Structured Finance Group is looking for a new credit analyst to join our growing team.This role will be global, but preferred location is Chicago or New York. This person will assume a role in assigning new and monitoring existing ratings of structured finance transactions across a variety of new and developing sectors, authoring market commentary and related research, and providing support to develop new criteria within the group.What We Offer:

• 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.
• An opportunity to be lead credit analyst on a diverse range of non-standard structured finance transactions.
• A team-oriented work environment.We'll Count on You To:
  • Providing analytical support for monitoring ratings within the existing rating portfolio as well as playing the role as a backup analyst or lead analyst for new rating assignments.
  • Analyzing critical credit, legal and structural elements of new and complex Structured Finance transaction structures.
  • Producing quality internal and external written reports including credit committees, criteria, special reports and market commentary.
  • Communicating Fitch rating methodology and criteria to issuers and investors.
  • Leading and/or supporting research projects.
  • Maintaining assigned rating relationships.What You Need to Have:
    • Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, engineering, or other quantitative disciplines.
    • Relevant Master's degree is a plus.
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
    • Strong analytical thinking.
    • Superb attention to detail and time management skills.
    • Working knowledge of structured finance is beneficial.
    • 3-7 years of relevant work experience.
    • Strong quantitative and analytical skills, proficiency in Excel and Word.What Would Make You Stand Out:
      • Previous exposure to credit rating analysis or credit modeling a plus.
      • Industry experience related to digital infrastructure, aviation, solar lending (loans and leases) or other consumer asset classes are all a plus.Why Fitch?At Fitch Group, the combined power of our global perspectives is what differentiates us. Our global network of colleagues comes together to accomplish things greater than they ever could alone.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.
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