About the role

Associate Director at Fitch Ratings providing credit analysis for TMT sectors. Collaborating with corporate issuers and shaping timely ratings and research insights.

Responsibilities

Support senior team colleagues with rating processes for a portfolio of credits, focusing on TMT sectors, and interact with corporate debt issuers and rating advisors, often in collaboration with other corporate sector teams.
Monitor news and results flow to identify events or trends which may lead to rating changes or the production of timely written comments.
Present and discuss rating recommendations, ideas, and facts effectively in writing and verbally to rating committees.
Deliver quality outputs to internal and external parties within deadlines.
Use effective questioning and listening skills in internal credit discussions and those with external constituents.
Assist in producing thematic research reports in your coverage sectors.
Support senior team colleagues in the preparation of presentations to investors and prospective issuers.
Ensure all work is conducted in compliance with relevant policies and procedures.
Be available to travel within the EMEA region, primarily in Western Europe.
Contribute to a team spirit of intelligent and open discussion as well as cooperation.

You have independent thought and some experience gained from a corporate credit or corporate finance background in banking, financial services, or industry.
You have solid cash flow modelling skills.
You possess general knowledge of financing instruments and familiarity with financing documentation.
You have well-developed communication and teamwork skills.
You are fluent in all forms of written and spoken English.
You have strong time management skills and the ability to cope with tight deadlines.
You demonstrate reliability and integrity.
Project management skills to drive rating assignments and research in collaboration with other sector teams would make you stand out.
Knowledge of leveraged finance and high-yield structures and financial products.
Knowledge of TMT and services sectors.
Proficiency in other European languages such as French, Italian, or German would be an advantage.

Hybrid Work Environment: 3 days a week in office required based on your line of business and location.
A Culture of Learning & Mobility: Dedicated trainings, leadership development and mentorship programs designed to ensure that your time at Fitch will be a continuous learning opportunity.
Investing in Your Future: Retirement planning and tuition reimbursement programs that empower you to achieve your short and long-term goals.
Promoting Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive healthcare offerings that enable physical, mental, financial, social, and occupational wellbeing.
Supportive Parenting Policies: Family-friendly policies, including a generous global parental leave plan, designed to help you balance career and family life effectively.
Inclusive Work Environment: A collaborative workplace where all voices are valued, with Employee Resource Groups that unite and empower our colleagues around the globe.
Dedication to Giving Back: Paid volunteer days, matched funding for donations and ample opportunities to volunteer in your community.