Structured Finance - Structured Credit Alternative Products, Analyst - New York
Fitch Ratings is one of the world’s top three credit ratings agencies, providing critical credit analysis and ratings to global capital markets. They are seeking an Analyst for their Structured Credit Alternative Products group in New York, focusing on transaction proposals involving various structured credit transactions and supporting debt capital markets through insightful analysis and research.
Responsibilities
- Analyze critical credit, legal, and structural elements of transaction proposals
- Acting as primary or secondary analyst for transaction ratings in a highly dynamic sector. This includes forming analytical views and recommendations, presenting these to rating committees and defending credit views in discussions with issuers and investors
- Contribute to the development of rating criteria, including forming recommendations to bolster analysis and iteratively improve existing frameworks
- Lead and/or support sector trend research reports and projects
Skills
- You hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a quantitative discipline such as finance, accounting, or economics
- You have at least 1 year of experience in the financial industry, preferably but not necessarily related to Structured Credit, Structured Finance, Fund Finance or Corporate Direct Lending
- You possess strong analytical thinking, intellectual curiosity, and attention to detail
- You demonstrate a high level of personal responsibility, initiative, and self-management
- You are proficient with the Microsoft Office suite; knowledge of programming languages is a plus but not required
- Ability to convey complex subjects clearly and concisely
- Open-mindedness and ability to understand alternative viewpoints
- Demonstrated competency in credit analysis
- Proficiency with rating agency methodologies and experience assessing credit risk
Benefits
- Hybrid Work Environment: 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
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