US Corporates - Credit Analyst, Director - Legal - Leveraged Finance - New York

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
• Performing 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

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.

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.

Schedule

The role is offered on a hybrid schedule.