Associate Director/Director - Global Cross Sector - Chicago, IL at Fitch Inc in Chicago, Illinois

Job Description:

As one of the world's top three credit ratings agencies, Fitch Ratings plays a critical role in global capital markets by providing supplementary credit analysis, ratings, research, and commentary to financial market participants. For over 100 years, Fitch Ratings has been creating value for global markets through its rigorous analysis and deep expertise, which have resulted in a variety of market leading tools, methodologies, indices, research, and analytical products. Fitch Ratings is part of Fitch Group, a global leader in financial information services with operations in more than 30 countries, which also includes Fitch Solutions. With dual headquarters in London and New York, Fitch Group is owned by Hearst.

At Fitch Ratings, credit analysts play a pivotal role in moving markets, as quality credit analysis is the lifeblood of our organization. With a legacy of over a century, our unique approach to credit ratings offers unmatched opportunities for professional growth. Embracing a "challenger mindset," you'll join a team dedicated to innovating service to our clients. Our people-driven analysis thrives on collaboration across all levels and locations, surpassing traditional financial modeling. Lastly, as part of our global community, you'll find inspiration, challenge, and support, with ample opportunities for visibility and influence in the global financial marketplace.

Want to learn more about a career as a credit analyst at Fitch Ratings? Visit: https://careers.fitch.group

Fitch Ratings is currently seeking an Associate Director or Director based out of our Chicago office. The role is global, with a preferred location in Chicago or New York.

About the Team:

• Established in 2019
• Mandate to focus on new asset classes across various SF sectors and Fitch Rating Groups:
  
  
  • Corporates
  • Financial institutions
  • Sovereigns
  • GIG
• Aims to increase Fitch's rating participation by:
  
  
  • Creating new criteria
  • Elevating the group's voice through research
  • Proactively engaging with market participants, including investors, bankers, and issuers

How You'll Make an Impact:

• Assign and monitor ratings for structured finance transactions in new and developing sectors, focusing on digital infrastructure:
  
  
  • Wireless towers
  • Fiber infrastructure
  • Data centers
• Cover additional sectors within the Global Cross Sector (GCS) group, including:
  
  
  • Energy
  • Transportation
  • Royalty streams
  • Alternative assets
  • Private credit structured transactions
• Responsibilities include:
  
  
  • Leading the rating process for new debt issuance
  • Reviewing the group's existing portfolio within various asset classes
  • Supporting the group's external engagement efforts by publishing market commentary and research
  • Developing new ratings criteria within the group
• Analyze critical credit, legal, and structural elements of new and complex structured finance transaction structures
• Produce quality internal and external written reports, including credit committees, criteria, special reports, and market commentary
• Communicate Fitch rating methodology and criteria to issuers and investors
• Conduct interviews with sponsor management teams and external consultants
• Lead and/or support research projects
• Maintain assigned rating relationships

You May be a Good Fit if:

• You hold a bachelor's degree in finance, economics, engineering, or a related quantitative field
• A relevant master's degree is advantageous
• You have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• You possess strong analytical thinking abilities
• You demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and time management skills
• You are highly proficient in Excel
• Familiarity with structured finance is beneficial
• You have 5-8 years of relevant professional experience
• You exhibit strong quantitative and analytical skills, along with proficiency in Excel and Word
• Excellent communication, analytical, organizational, and time-management skills are essential
• You can showcase skills that enable immediate support for various transactions both in the US and globally
• You are willing and able to travel when necessary

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• Previous exposure to credit rating analysis, reviewing legal documents, or financial modeling is a plus
• Industry experience related to digital infrastructure or royalties

Why Choose Fitch:

• Hybrid Work Environment: 2 to 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
• 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.
Fitch is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.

FOR CHICAGO: Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $110,000 and $170,000 per year. 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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