USPF Healthcare Team is currently seeking an Analyst. Fitch Ratings is seeking a self-motivated, inquisitive professional with capital market/fixed income experience or other credit-relevant experience for the healthcare team within the US Public Finance group. The candidate must be able to work independently, with preference given for knowledge of Long-Term Care Sector, commonly called CCRC's or LPCs and Not-for-Profit Hospitals and Health Systems. The position can be located in any Fitch office.
What We Offer:- The opportunity to provide insightful, objective and timely commentary to investors within the ever-changing US municipal healthcare market.
- Work with a collaborative, experienced healthcare team covering the highly complex US healthcare system.
We'll Count on You To:- Produce thoughtful analysis and timely publication on portfolio of public ratings for long-term care (LPC) credits as well as hospitals and health systems.
- Present rating recommendations to committee of analysts; participate in rating committee deliberations.
- Gather and analyze quantitative and qualitative data, legal documents for the purpose of producing ratings, publishing credit reports, and contributing to special research reports.
- Participate alongside senior analysts in meetings with management teams, investment bankers and financial advisors working in the healthcare sectors.
- Identify relevant trends, assess their credit impact and highlight these trends in updated industry and market focused reports/presentations.
- Travel required; hybrid work schedule requires staff to be in the office at least three days/week.
What You Need to Have:- Work experience of 2-3 years in public finance and/or related field; solid financial statement analysis skills.
- Candidate will ideally possess an undergraduate and graduate degree in Finance, Business or Accounting or other Relevant Sector; additional years of work experience beyond the minimum or a Professional Certification in a relevant field (CFA, CPA, etc.).
- Must have demonstrated ability to work independently, seek answers/assistance as needed, and the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced, transaction-oriented environment.
- Ability to apply Fitch criteria with a high level of independence and integrity.
Why Choose Fitch:- Hybrid Work Environment:3 days a week in office required
- 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
- Dedication to Giving Back:Paid volunteer days, matched funding for donations and ample opportunities to volunteer in your community
Fitch is committed to providing global securities markets with objective, timely, independent and forward-looking credit opinions. To protect Fitch's credibility and reputation, our employees must take every precaution to avoid conflicts of interest or any appearance of a conflict of interest. Should you be successful in the recruitment process at Fitch Ratings you will be asked to declare any securities holdings and other potential conflicts prior to commencing employment. If you, or your immediate family, have any holdings that may conflict with your work responsibilities, you may be asked to divest yourself of them before beginning work.
FOR NEW YORK: Expected base pay rates for the role are between $85,000 and $100,000 per year. Actual salaries will be determined on an individual basis and may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, past performance, and other job-related considerations. Base pay is one component of Fitch's total compensation package, which may also include commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, long-term incentives, and other benefits sponsored by Fitch, depending on the position.
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