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Associate Director, Credit Analyst covering Latin America Corporates

Employer
Fitch Ratings
Location
New York, USA
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Nov 2, 2019

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Job Function
Operations
Industry Sector
Finance - General
Employment Type
Full Time
Education
Bachelors
Fitch Group is a global leader in financial information services with operations in more than 30 countries. Fitch Group is comprised of: Fitch Ratings, a global leader in credit ratings and research; Fitch Solutions, an industry-leading provider of credit risk products and services; and Fitch Learning, a preeminent training and professional development firm. With dual headquarters in London and New York, Fitch Group is owned by Hearst.

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, colour, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, and other status protected by applicable laws.

Fitch Ratings is seeking an Associate Director level credit analyst for our Latin America department to cover non-financial corporate credits, primarily in Energy and Utilities related sectors. The successful candidate for this position must be able to demonstrate skills and experience that will allow for immediate primary coverage of a multi-country portfolio of Latin American Corporate credits.

Primary duties associated with the portfolio of companies include: conducting onsite meetings with senior corporate management in the region, performing analysis of key quantitative and qualitative factors, detailed financial modeling; presenting companies to Fitch's internal credit rating committee; communicating ratings and rating rationale to senior management; interacting with investors, sell-side analysts and media; public speaking on the sector(s); and writing and publishing press releases and research reports. Position will also require active role in assisting in related
industry studies as well as active participation in national ratings conducted by regional offices.

Position Requirements

The successful candidate must possess at least 3-5 years relevant experience; strong credit skills and knowledge of corporate credit and industry analysis are required. Strong English writing skills, a solid foundation of analytical skills and well-developed interpersonal communication skills are required. Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point is necessary. MBA and/or CFA preferred. Ability to speak Spanish and/or Portuguese is a plus.

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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 asked to declare any securities holdings and other potential conflicts for you and your Family Members prior to commencing employment. If you, or your Family Members, have any holdings that may conflict with your work responsibilities, they must be sold before beginning work. In certain roles, employees and their Family Members may be limited to investments in diversified mutual funds only.

For more information about this policy, please visit the Code of Ethics and Conduct page .

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