Credit Analyst, Associate Director, REITs / Real Estate & Leisure - Chicago

About the role

Fitch US Corporates is seeking an Associate Director for coverage in the REITs / Real Estate & Leisure sectors to join our team in our Toronto, Chicago or New York office.

Responsibilities

• Analyse key quantitative and qualitative factors influencing credit quality of select real estate operating companies
• Develop and maintain comprehensive financial models
• 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)
• Participate in the evaluation of other credits within Corporates, as well as other related credit groups

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree at minimum, MBA or other advanced degree a plus
• CFA/CPA preferred
• 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 between multiple projects as priorities change
• Ability to excel in a team-oriented environment

Qualifications

• Demonstrated understanding of and a keen interest in the REIT sector
• Commercial real estate, leisure and similar property-linked securities
• Professional capital markets and/or credit analysis experience and well-developed financial statement analysis and modeling skills
• Can interpret complex legal documents such as bank agreements and bond indentures
• Wants to deepen their exposure to and understanding of the debt capital markets
• Strong pattern of leadership and the ability to proactively and successfully interact with various internal and external stakeholders

Benefits

• Team-oriented work environment
• Opportunity to lead 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

Pay

• Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $115,000 and $135,000 for New York and Chicago roles
• Between $110,000 and $140,000 for New York and California roles

Schedule

• Full-time

Skills

• Excel
• Word
• Financial modeling
• Financial statement analysis
• Communication
• Leadership
• Interpersonal skills

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements
• Professional development opportunities
• Health and wellness programs
• Employee resource groups

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.

Application Instructions

To apply, please visit our careers page and submit your resume and cover letter.