Fitch Ratings · 1 week ago
US Corporates - Credit Analyst, Director, Retail & Consumer - Chicago
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$140K/yr - $180K/yr
8+ years expFitch Ratings is a global leader in financial information services, seeking a Director for coverage of the Retail and Consumer sector. The role involves performing analysis of credit quality, developing financial models, and presenting findings to internal credit rating committees while mentoring junior team members.
Financial ServicesInformation ServicesRisk ManagementVenture Capital
Hiring Manager
Richard Alagoa
Responsibilities
Perform analysis of key quantitative and qualitative factors influencing the credit quality of companies in the Retail & Consumer sectors
Develop and maintain comprehensive financial models
Conduct meetings with Retail & Consumer industry management teams
Present analysis of companies to internal credit rating committees
Involvement in communicating rating rationale to external audiences (primarily institutional investors, sell-side analysts and media) in meetings, conference calls, press releases and written research reports
Write timely and effective research on topical issues
Participate in the evaluation of other credits within Corporates, as well as other related credit groups
Represent Fitch in panel discussions and conferences arranged by industry associations, regulatory bodies etc
Mentor junior members of the Retail & Consumer sector
The role may include managerial responsibilities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree at minimum, MBA or other advanced degree a plus
CFA/CPA preferred
8+ years relevant experience, which must include some coverage or knowledge of the Retail & Consumer sectors
Capital markets and/or credit analysis experience a plus
Employee management experience a plus
Expertise in Excel and Word
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
Preferred
A deep understanding of and a keen interest in Retail & Consumer
A professional background in capital markets and/or credit analysis and well-developed financial statement analysis skills
Experience in interpreting complex legal documents such as bank agreements and bond indentures
A strong pattern of leadership and the ability to proactively and successfully interact with various stakeholders, both within and outside of the organization
Benefits
Commission earnings
Discretionary bonuses
Long-term incentives
Other benefits sponsored by Fitch
Company
Fitch Ratings
Fitch Ratings is a global rating agency committed to providing the world’s credit markets with independent and prospective credit.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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Hearst Communications
2006-03-15Corporate Round
Leadership Team
Tracey Perini
Chief Financial Officer
Laura Porter
Global Group Head - Public Finance & Infrastructure
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