Credit Analyst, Associate Director, REITs / Real Estate & Leisure - New York
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 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
- Ability to 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
Base pay is one part of Fitch’s total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, long-term incentives, and other benefits sponsored by Fitch.
Schedule
Full-time, permanent position.
Pay
- New York & Chicago: $115,000 - $135,000
- New York & California: $110,000 - $140,000
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.
Additional Information
Fitch is committed to providing global securities markets with objective, timely, independent and forward-looking credit opinions. To protect Fitch’s credibility and reputation, our employees must take every precaution to avoid conflicts of interests or any appearance of a conflict of interest. Should you be successful in the recruitment process at Fitch Ratings you will be asked to declare any securities holdings and other potential conflicts prior to commencing employment. If you, or your immediate family, have any holdings that may conflict with your work responsibilities, you may be asked to divest yourself of them before beginning work.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Fitch is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement
As part of its continued efforts to maintain a safe workplace for employees, Fitch requires that all employees who receive a written offer of employment on or after October 4, 2021 be fully vaccinated (as defined by the CDC) against the coronavirus by the first day of employment as a condition of employment, to the extent permitted by applicable law.