5-10 years of relevant experience, preferably in capital markets or leveraged finance
Experience practicing law at a law firm
MBA, CFA or CPA is a plus
Strong analytical, quantitative, and organizational skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment
Employee management experience is a plus
Responsibilities
Author insightful research on legal documentation and credit profiles
Analyze key factors influencing credit quality for individual entities
Communicate findings to institutional investors and the media
Participate in meetings with leveraged finance industry management
Promote Fitch Leveraged Finance research value to investors
Evaluate other credits within Corporates and related credit groups
Supervise and mentor junior staff on projects
Benefits
Collaborative team-oriented work environment
Opportunity to lead high visibility research and analysis
Platform to inform debt capital markets with actionable insights
Full Job Description
US Corporates - Credit Analyst, Director - Leveraged Finance
Fitch is seeking a Director for a legal research role within its U.S. Corporates Group. The candidate will work directly with the Head of U.S. Leveraged Finance. The ideal candidate will have legal background and strong analytical skills. Deep understanding of loan and bond documentation and legal structures is key.
What We Offer:
Fitch is a team-oriented work environment, so excellent communication skills are essential, as is a high productivity work-ethic and results oriented mindset
An opportunity to lead high visibility research and analysis at a global rating agency
A role and platform that helps the debt capital markets make more informed decisions via timely, insightful and forward-looking rating actions and research
We'll Count on You To:
Author insightful research on topics such as covenant structures, impact of documentation on credit profiles and creditor recoveries, as well as general trends in legal documentation related to corporate debt
Performing analysis of key quantitative and qualitative factors influencing credit quality for individual entities
Communicate analysis to external audiences (primarily institutional investors, sell-side analysts and media) in meetings, conference calls, press releases and written research reports
Conduct and/or participate in meetings with Leverage Finance industry management teams
Convey the value proposition of Fitch Leveraged Finance research to investors
Participate in the evaluation of other credits within Corporates, as well as other related credit groups
Supervise and mentor junior staff on a project-by-project basis to efficiently grow the research portfolio
You Need to Have:
Experience practicing law at a law firm
MBA, CFA/CPA a plus
5-10 years relevant experience, preferably in capital markets/leveraged finance
Capital markets and/or credit analysis experience a plus
Superior analytical, quantitative, and organizational skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as ability to work well within a team
Strong motivation to lead and write research reports
Flexibility and adaptability as priorities change
Strong analytical, quantitative, and organizational skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to excel in a team-oriented environment
Employee management experience a plus
Expertise in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
What Would Make You Stand Out:
Meaningful practicing experience at a law firm
You love ideating and writing research
You are an objective-driven self-starter who is looking for a role with substantial entrepreneurial potential
Deep understanding of and a keen interest in analyzing capital structures
Background in capital markets and/or credit analysis and well-developed corporate finance skills
Experience executing on research projects - from idea generation through writing and presenting at industry events and in media;
Outstanding interpersonal skills displayed by a strong pattern of leadership and the ability to proactively and successfully interact with various stakeholders, both within and outside of the organization.
FOR NEW YORK ROLES ONLY: Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $150,000 and $210,000. Actual salaries will be determined on an individualized basis and may vary based on factors including but not limited to education, training, experience, past performance, and other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of Fitch's total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, long-term incentives, and other benefits sponsored by Fitch.
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About Fitch
Fitch Ratings Inc. is a credit rating agency and a subsidiary of Fitch Group, which is owned by Hearst Corporation. Fitch Ratings is headquartered in New York City and London. The company was founded by John Knowles Fitch on December 24, 1913 in New York City as the Fitch Publishing Company. It merged with London-based IBCA Limited in December 1997. In 2000 Fitch acquired both Chicago-based Duff & Phelps Credit Rating Co. (April) and Thomson BankWatch (December). Fitch Ratings is one of the three nationally recognized statistical rating organizations (NRSRO) designated by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in 1975, together with Moody's and Standard & Poor's.
