Analyst

Analyst, US Corporates Group – Monterrey

Fitch Ratings is currently seeking an Analyst for coverage of the US Corporates Group based out of our Monterrey office.

What We Offer:

• Fitch is 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 be in a sector team 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.

We’ll Count on You To:

• Perform data analysis of key quantitative and qualitative factors influencing the US Corporates group, in support of existing ratings, new rating mandates and research.
• Become an expert on the model used to derive credit opinion recommendations.
• Take ownership of number of credits to which Fitch assigns a credit assessment.
• Maintain comprehensive financial models.
• Prepare internal reports tracking key operational trends to inform senior staff and empower them to make good strategic planning decisions within the department.
• Occasionally collaborate with senior team members to publish research on US Corporates topics, for Fitch’s external audience which includes institutional investors, private equity sponsors, private debt funds, CLO managers, HY mutual fund managers and credit hedge funds.
• Support Senior Analysts prepare presentations for internal credit rating committees;
• Participate in the evaluation of other credits within US Corporates, as well as other related credit groups.

What You Need to Have:

• 1-2 years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Advanced English proficiency (Bilingual).
• (Leverage Finance) Demonstrate interest in Leveraged Finance/Private Credit.
• Exposure to financial statement analysis in a work or classroom setting.
• Expertise in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Ability to shift fluidly between multiple projects as priorities change. 
• Ability to excel in a team-oriented environment.
• CFA/CPA or CFA candidate preferred.

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• Demonstrated interest in credit analysis.
• Wants to deepen their exposure to and understanding of the debt capital markets.
• Has exposure to financial statement analysis in a work or classroom setting.
• Has solid interpersonal skills displayed by a strong pattern of leadership and the ability to interact with various stakeholders proactively and successfully across a variety of departments within the organization.

Why Fitch?

At Fitch Group, the combined power of our global perspectives is what differentiates us. 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 embrace a diverse culture that encourages a free exchange of ideas, guaranteeing your voice will be heard and your work will have an impact, regardless of seniority.

We are building incredible things at Fitch and we invite you to join us on our journey.

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 Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.

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