at Fitch Inc in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
At Fitch, we have an open culture where employees are able to exchange ideas and perspectives, throughout the organization, irrespective of their seniority. Your voice will be heard allowing you to have a real impact. We embrace diversity and appreciate authenticity encouraging an environment where employees can be their true selves. Our inclusive and progressive approach helps us to keep a balanced perspective. Fitch is also committed to supporting its employees by advancing conversations around diversity, equity and inclusion. Fitch's Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) have been established by employees who have joined together as a workplace community based on similar backgrounds or life experiences. Fitch's ERGs are available to connect employees with others within the organization to offer professional and personal support.
With our expertise, we are not only creating data and information, but also producing timely insights from every angle to influence decision making in this ever changing and highly competitive market. We have a relentless hunger to innovate and unlock the power of human insights and to drive value for our customers. There has never been a better time to make an impact and we invite you to join us on this journey.
Fitch Ratings is a leading provider of credit ratings, commentary and research. Dedicated to providing value beyond the rating through independent and prospective credit opinions, Fitch Ratings offers global perspectives shaped by strong local market experience and credit market expertise. The additional context, perspective and insights we provide have helped fund a century of growth and enables our clients to make important credit judgments with confidence.
US Corporates - Credit Analyst, Associate Director / Director - Technology, Media & Telecom
Fitch is seeking an Analyst for coverage of the Telecommunications, Media, and Technology sector based out of our New York, Chicago, or Toronto office.
Qualitative credentials will weigh meaningfully in the selection of the candidate. A healthy sense of intellectual curiosity is critical, along with a willingness and ability to attack and explain topics of analytical complexity. Fitch is a team-oriented work environment, so excellent communication skills are essential, as is a high productivity work-ethic and results oriented mindset.
What We Offer:
- An opportunity to be a lead coverage analyst at a global rating agency.
- A team-oriented work environment.
- Fitch Ratings is a global company with a presence in over 30 countries, offering opportunities to work with diverse teams and clients from around the world.
We'll Count on You To:
- Perform analysis of key quantitative and qualitative factors influencing the credit quality of companies in the Telecommunications, Media, and Technology sectors;
- Maintain comprehensive financial models;
- Participate alongside senior analysts in meetings with Telecommunications, Media, and Technology industry management teams;
- Help senior analysts prepare presentations for internal credit rating committees;
- Participate in the evaluation of other credits within Corporates, as well as other related credit groups.
What You Need to Have:
- Bachelor's degree;
- CFA/CPA or CFA candidate preferred;
- Capital markets and/or credit analysis experience a plus;
- Expertise in Excel and Word; ...
Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity
