Hybrid Associate Director – Corporates, Consumer & Healthcare

at Fitch Group, Inc.

• Job title: Associate Director – Corporates, Consumer & Healthcare
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Paris, France

About the role

• Associate Director supporting corporate ratings in the EMEA Consumer & Healthcare team at Fitch Ratings. Leading rating processes and engaging with corporate debt issuers in Paris.

Responsibilities

• Support and lead rating processes for a portfolio of credits focusing on consumer-oriented sectors interacting with corporate debt issuers and rating advisors, including in collaboration with other corporate sector teams, especially with Leveraged Finance on high-yield bonds or leveraged loan transactions.
• Present and discuss your rating recommendations, ideas and facts effectively in writing and verbally to a rating committee.
• Deliver quality outputs to internal and external pares within deadlines use effective questioning and listening skills in internal credit discussions and with external constituents.
• Initiate and assist in producing thematic research reports in your coverage sectors.
• Participate in investor and prospective issuers outreach.
• Keep fully up to date with market/industry developments and proactively manage your rating portfolio in response to credit events.

Requirements

• 4-6 years of work experience with financial institutions.
• Independent thought and solid corporate credit analysis skills, backed by a multi-year corporate finance background in banking, financial services, or industry.
• Strong cash flow modeling skills.
• Knowledge of financing instruments and familiarity with financing documentation.

Benefits

• Hybrid Work Environment: 3 days a week in office, with the option to work from home the other two days of the week.
• 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.