Fitch Ratings
Credit Analyst, Director - Technology, Media, Telecommunications - Chicago
Fitch Ratings, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Credit Analyst, Director – Technology, Media, Telecommunications – Chicago
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Overview North American Corporates – Credit Analyst, Director for coverage of the Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT) sector. Fitch’s North American Corporates Group is seeking a Director for coverage of the TMT sector, with an office option in New York, Chicago, or Toronto. Qualitative credentials are important, and intellectual curiosity is critical. Fitch is a team-oriented environment and requires excellent communication, high productivity, and a results-oriented mindset.
Responsibilities
Perform analysis of key quantitative and qualitative factors influencing credit quality of companies in the TMT sector.
Develop and maintain comprehensive financial models.
Conduct meetings with industry management teams.
Present analysis of companies to internal credit rating committees.
Communicate rating rationales to external audiences (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 and related credit groups.
Represent Fitch in panel discussions and conferences arranged by industry associations or regulatory bodies.
Mentor junior team members. The role may include managerial responsibilities.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required; MBA or other advanced degree is a plus.
CFA/CPA or CFA candidate preferred.
5–10 years of relevant experience; some coverage or knowledge of the TMT sector a plus.
Capital markets and/or credit analysis 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 qualifications
Knowledge of and interest in the TMT sector.
Background in capital markets, leveraged finance, and/or credit analysis; well-developed financial statement analysis skills.
Desire to deepen exposure to debt capital markets.
Strong leadership potential and ability to interact with various stakeholders, within and outside the organization.
Why Fitch? Fitch Group is a global leader in financial information services with operations in more than 30 countries. Fitch Ratings offers global perspectives shaped by local market experience and credit market expertise. Fitch is committed to providing objective, timely, independent, and forward-looking credit opinions.
Equal Opportunity Fitch Group is 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.
For New York roles only: Estimated base pay ranges from $150,000 to $175,000, with actual salaries determined on an individualized basis.
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Credit Analyst, Director – Technology, Media, Telecommunications – Chicago
role at
Fitch Ratings .
Overview North American Corporates – Credit Analyst, Director for coverage of the Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT) sector. Fitch’s North American Corporates Group is seeking a Director for coverage of the TMT sector, with an office option in New York, Chicago, or Toronto. Qualitative credentials are important, and intellectual curiosity is critical. Fitch is a team-oriented environment and requires excellent communication, high productivity, and a results-oriented mindset.
Responsibilities
Perform analysis of key quantitative and qualitative factors influencing credit quality of companies in the TMT sector.
Develop and maintain comprehensive financial models.
Conduct meetings with industry management teams.
Present analysis of companies to internal credit rating committees.
Communicate rating rationales to external audiences (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 and related credit groups.
Represent Fitch in panel discussions and conferences arranged by industry associations or regulatory bodies.
Mentor junior team members. The role may include managerial responsibilities.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required; MBA or other advanced degree is a plus.
CFA/CPA or CFA candidate preferred.
5–10 years of relevant experience; some coverage or knowledge of the TMT sector a plus.
Capital markets and/or credit analysis 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 qualifications
Knowledge of and interest in the TMT sector.
Background in capital markets, leveraged finance, and/or credit analysis; well-developed financial statement analysis skills.
Desire to deepen exposure to debt capital markets.
Strong leadership potential and ability to interact with various stakeholders, within and outside the organization.
Why Fitch? Fitch Group is a global leader in financial information services with operations in more than 30 countries. Fitch Ratings offers global perspectives shaped by local market experience and credit market expertise. Fitch is committed to providing objective, timely, independent, and forward-looking credit opinions.
Equal Opportunity Fitch Group is 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.
For New York roles only: Estimated base pay ranges from $150,000 to $175,000, with actual salaries determined on an individualized basis.
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