Corporate Credit Analyst Director Leveraged Finance

11 hours ago


New York, New York, United States Fitch Ratings Full time

About the Role

Fitch Ratings is seeking a Director to join its Corporates Group, working directly with the Head of Leveraged Finance. The ideal candidate will have a legal background and strong analytical skills, with a deep understanding of loan and bond documentation and legal structures.

Key Responsibilities

  • Author insightful research on topics such as covenant structures, impact of documentation on credit profiles and creditor recoveries, as well as general trends in legal documentation related to corporate debt
  • Perform analysis of key quantitative and qualitative factors influencing credit quality for individual entities
  • Communicate analysis to external audiences (primarily institutional investors, sell-side analysts and media) in meetings, conference calls, press releases and written research reports
  • Conduct and/or participate in meetings with Leverage Finance industry management teams
  • Convey the value proposition of Fitch Leveraged Finance research to investors
  • Participate in the evaluation of other credits within Corporates, as well as other related credit groups
  • Supervise and mentor junior staff on a project-by-project basis to efficiently grow the research portfolio

Requirements

  • Experience practicing law at a law firm
  • MBA, CFA/CPA a plus
  • 5-10 years relevant experience, preferably in capital markets/leveraged finance
  • Capital markets and/or credit analysis experience a plus
  • Superior analytical, quantitative, and organizational skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as ability to work well within a team
  • Strong motivation to lead and write research reports
  • Flexibility and adaptability as priorities change
  • Strong analytical, quantitative, and organizational skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to excel in a team-oriented environment
  • Employee management experience a plus
  • Expertise in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word

What We Offer

  • A team-oriented work environment, so excellent communication skills are essential, as is a high productivity work-ethic and results-oriented mindset
  • An opportunity to lead high-visibility research and analysis at a global rating agency
  • A role and platform that helps the debt capital markets make more informed decisions via timely, insightful and forward-looking rating actions and research

Why Fitch?

Fitch Group is a global leader in credit ratings and research, with a diverse culture that encourages a free exchange of ideas and perspectives. Our global network of colleagues comes together to accomplish things greater than they ever could alone. Every team member is essential to our business, and each perspective is critical to our success. We are building incredible things at Fitch, and we invite you to join us on our journey.



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