North American Corporates - Credit Analyst, Director - Technology, Media, Telecommunications Qualitative credentials will weigh meaningfully in the selection of the candidate. A healthy sense of intellectual curiosity is critical, along with a demonstrated willingness and ability to attack and explain topics of analytical complexity. Fitch is a team-oriented work environment, so excellent communication skills are essential, as is a high productivity work-ethic and results oriented mindset. What We Offer: • An opportunity to be a lead coverage analyst at a global rating agency. • A team-oriented work environment. • 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. We'll Count on You To: • Perform analysis of key quantitative and qualitative factors influencing credit quality of companies in the TMT sectors; • Develop and maintain comprehensive financial models; • Conduct meetings with industry management teams; • Present analysis of companies to internal credit rating committees; • Involvement in communicating rating rationales to external audiences (primarily institutional investors, sell-side analysts and media) in meetings, conference calls, press releases and written research reports; • Write timely and effective research on topical issues; • Participate in the evaluation of other credits within Corporates, as well as other related credit groups. • Represent Fitch in panel discussions and conferences arranged by industry associations, regulatory bodies etc. • Mentor junior members of the team. • The role may include managerial responsibilities. What You Need to Have: • Bachelor's degree at minimum, MBA or other advanced degree a plus; • CFA/CPA or CFA candidate preferred; • 5-10 years relevant experience, some coverage or knowledge of the TMT sector a plus; • Capital markets and/or credit analysis experience a plus; • Expertise in Excel and Word; • Strong analytical, quantitative, and organizational skills; • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; • Ability to shift fluidly between multiple projects as priorities change; • Ability to excel in a team-oriented environment. What Would Make You Stand Out: • Some knowledge of and a keen interest in learning more about the TMT sector; • Professional background in capital markets, leveraged finance and/or credit analysis and well-developed financial statement analysis skills; • Desire to deepen exposure to and understanding of the debt capital markets; • A strong pattern of leadership and the ability to proactively and successfully interact with various stakeholders, both within and outside of the organization;