US Corporates - Credit Analyst, Director, Technology Media & Telecom - Chicago

About the role

Fitch is a team-oriented work environment where your voice will be heard and your work will have a real impact. We embrace diversity and authenticity, supporting employees through Employee Resource Groups and advancing conversations around diversity, equity and inclusion. As a lead coverage analyst in North American Corporates, you will analyze companies in the Technology, Media, and Telecommunications sectors and contribute to timely insights that influence decision-making in a competitive market.

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis of key quantitative and qualitative factors influencing credit quality of companies in the TMT sectors
• 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 (primarily 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, as well as other related credit groups
• Represent Fitch in panel discussions and conferences arranged by industry associations, regulatory bodies, etc.
• Mentor junior members of the team
• The role may include managerial responsibilities

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree at minimum; MBA or other advanced degree 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

Qualifications

• Some knowledge of and a keen interest in learning more about the TMT sector
• Professional background in capital markets, leveraged finance and/or credit analysis and well-developed financial statement analysis skills
• Desire to deepen exposure to and understanding of the debt capital markets
• A strong pattern of leadership and the ability to proactively and successfully interact with various stakeholders, both within and outside of the organization