Financial Institutions Credit Analyst, Associate Director recruitment
Position Title: Financial Institutions Credit Analyst, Associate Director
Working Location: US - New York, NY
Employment Status: Full-Time Regular
Required Experience: 4 years
Required Education: Bachelors Degree
Travel Required: 25
Job ID: 1724
Position Description:
Fitch Ratings is a leading global rating agency committed to providing the world's credit markets with accurate, timely and prospective credit opinions. Built on a foundation of organic growth and strategic acquisitions, Fitch Ratings has grown rapidly during the past decade gaining market presence throughout the world and across all fixed income markets. Fitch Ratings is dual-headquartered in New York and London, operating offices and joint ventures in more than 50 locations and covering entities in more than 90 countries. Fitch Ratings is a majority owned subsidiary of Fimalac, S.A., an international business support services group headquartered in Paris, France.
Position Requirements:
We are seeking an Associate Director for our North American Financial Institutions Group. The position will involve working with senior members of the Financial Institutions team on all aspects of the rating process with progression to taking full responsibility for a portfolio of companies. The Financial Institutions Group encompasses analysis of banks, thrifts, securities firms, asset managers, consumer finance, commercial finance, leasing, credit unions, mortgage companies, and GSEs.
Primary duties as a lead analyst will include: conducting onsite meetings with company management; performing analysis of key quantitative and qualitative factors; presenting companies to Fitch's internal credit rating committee; communicating ratings and rating rationale to senior management; and writing and publishing research reports. Position will also require active role in assisting in related industry studies. The qualified candidate should have 4+ years of direct credit risk experience with some time directly covering the financial services industry. Must be a self-motivated professional who works well in a team environment, must demonstrate strong writing and communication skills, experience with spread sheet creation and analysis, and the ability to handle numerous projects simultaneously. This position is available in Fitch's New York or Chicago office.
Fitch Ratings complies with federal, state, and local laws governing employment, and provides equal opportunity to all applicants and employees. All applications will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, and other status protected by applicable laws.