Director, Non-Bank Financial Institutions Group - NY

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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, employees work in an environment where they can be their true selves. Our inclusive and progressive approach helps us to keep a balanced perspective.

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 you to make important credit judgments with confidence.

Fitch Ratings is adding a new Credit Analyst - Director to our growing North American Non-Bank Financial Institutions Group. The position involves working with senior members of the Non-Bank Financial Institutions team on all aspects of the rating process, including responsibility for a portfolio of companies.

Position Location: Chicago or New York

We are specifically looking for a strong analyst who has had direct analytical experience covering non-bank financial institutions such as finance and leasing companies, investment managers, securities firms, consumer and commercial lenders, business development companies and/or financial market infrastructure companies. The analyst should have industry knowledge of some combination of these sectors as well as a solid understanding of the qualitative metrics and quantitative considerations used to analyze these firms.

Primary duties will include: performing analysis of key quantitative and qualitative factors; presenting companies to Fitch's internal credit rating committee; conducting onsite meetings with company management; and writing and publishing research reports. The position will also require an active role in assisting in related industry studies.

The qualified candidate should have 7+ years of direct credit risk experience. MBA and/or CFA, or progress toward these designations, a plus. Must be a self-motivated professional who works well in a team environment, must demonstrate strong written and communication skills, strong command of financial statement analysis, including U.S. GAAP, have experience with spreadsheet creation and analysis, and the ability to handle numerous projects simultaneously.

Fitch Group is a global leader in financial information services with operations in more than 30 countries. Wholly owned by the Hearst Corporation, we are comprised of three main businesses: Fitch Ratings | Fitch Solutions | Fitch Learning.

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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 interests 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 an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.