US Corporates - Credit Analyst, Director - Legal - Leveraged Finance - Chicago

About the role

Fitch is seeking a Director for a legal research role within its U.S. Corporates Group. The candidate will work directly with the Head of U.S. Leveraged Finance.

Responsibilities

• Author insightful research on topics such as covenant structures, impact of documentation on credit profiles and creditor recoveries, as well as general trends in legal documentation related to corporate debt
• Perform analysis of key quantitative and qualitative factors influencing credit quality for individual entities
• Communicate analysis to external audiences (primarily institutional investors, sell-side analysts and media) in meetings, conference calls, press releases and written research reports
• Conduct and/or participate in meetings with Leverage Finance industry management teams
• Convey the value proposition of Fitch Leveraged Finance research to investors
• Supervise and mentor junior staff on a project-by-project basis to efficiently grow the research portfolio

Requirements

• Experience practicing law at a law firm
• MBA, CFA/CPA a plus
• 5-10 years relevant experience, preferably in capital markets/leveraged finance
• Capital markets and/or credit analysis experience a plus
• Superior analytical, quantitative, and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as ability to work well within a team
• Strong motivation to lead and write research reports
• Flexibility and adaptability as priorities change
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to excel in a team-oriented environment
• Employee management experience a plus
• Expertise in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word

Qualifications

• You need to have:
• Experience practicing law at a law firm
• MBA, CFA/CPA a plus
• 5-10 years relevant experience, preferably in capital markets/leveraged finance
• Capital markets and/or credit analysis experience a plus
• Superior analytical, quantitative, and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as ability to work well within a team
• Strong motivation to lead and write research reports
• Flexibility and adaptability as priorities change
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to excel in a team-oriented environment
• Employee management experience a plus
• Expertise in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word

Skills

• Deep understanding of and a keen interest in analyzing capital structures
• Background in capital markets and/or credit analysis and well-developed corporate finance skills
• Experience executing on research projects – from idea generation through writing and presenting at industry events and in media;
• Outstanding interpersonal skills displayed by a strong pattern of leadership and the ability to proactively and successfully interact with various stakeholders, both within and outside of the organization.

Benefits

• Team-oriented work environment
• Opportunity to lead high visibility research and analysis 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 $150,000 and $210,000. Actual salaries will be determined on an individualized basis and may vary based on factors including but not limited to education, training, experience, past performance, and other job-related factors. 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

Hybrid work schedule is offered.