North American Corporates - Credit Analyst, Director - Technology, Media, TelecommunicationsQualitative 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;
FOR TORONTO ROLES ONLY: Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $175,000 and $190,000. 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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