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Fitch Ratings

Fitch Ratings is a global rating agency committed to providing value beyond the rating through independent and prospective credit opinions, research and data. Offering a world of knowledge and experience behind every opinion, we transform information to deliver meaning and utility to investors, issuers and other market participants. Fitch Ratings' global expertise draws on local market knowledge and spans across the fixed-income universe. The additional context, perspective and insights we provide help investors make important credit judgments with confidence. Dual-headquartered in New York and London, Fitch Ratings has 51 offices worldwide. Fitch Ratings is part of the Fitch Group, a majority-owned subsidiary of Fimalac, S.A. headquartered in Paris, France. Fitch complies with all laws governing employment in each jurisdiction in which it operates, 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, sexual orientation, and other status protected by applicable laws.

 

Fitch Ratings is seeking an Analyst / Associate Director for the Tax Supported, Public Finance group in Austin TX.

 

Fitch Ratings is seeking a self-motivated, inquisitive professional with credit experience for the Tax Supported group in Public Finance.  

 

Responsibilities:

· Analyzing financial, debt, and economic data related to municipal tax-backed issuers

· Interacting with municipal issuers and consultants

. Presenting analysis to committee of analysts within the public finance department

· Writing credit reports summarizing quantitative and qualitative analysis

· Participating in sector-specific research

· Providing support on high-profile and complicated credits to senior analysts

. Building and maintaining client relationships

. Attending industry meetings and conferences

 

Requirements:

· Candidate should ideally possess a graduate degree and 2-5 years of experience in Public Finance

· Self-motivated, inquisitive professional with strong credit analysis skills

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously

· Knowledge of standard business software

April 15, 2013 • Tags: , • Posted in: Financial

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