US Corporates - Credit Analyst, Director, Technology Media & Telecom - New York

About the role

Fitch’s inclusive culture values diverse perspectives and empowers employees at all levels to contribute meaningfully. Employee Resource Groups connect colleagues across the organization to provide professional and personal support. The firm advances conversations around diversity, equity, and inclusion while fostering innovation and human insight to deliver timely, influential credit perspectives in a fast-changing market.

Responsibilities

• Analyze quantitative and qualitative factors influencing credit quality in the Technology, Media, and Telecommunications sectors.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive financial models.
• Conduct meetings with industry management teams.
• Present company analyses to internal credit rating committees.
• Communicate rating rationales to external audiences (institutional investors, sell-side analysts, media) via 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 and related credit groups.
• Represent Fitch in panel discussions and conferences organized by industry associations and regulatory bodies.
• Mentor junior team members; the role may include managerial responsibilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree minimum; MBA or other advanced degree a plus.
• CFA/CPA or CFA candidate preferred.
• 5–10 years of relevant experience; 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 manage multiple projects and shifting priorities in a team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Professional background in capital markets, leveraged finance, and/or credit analysis with well-developed financial statement analysis skills.
• Desire to deepen exposure to and understanding of debt capital markets.
• Strong pattern of leadership and proactive stakeholder engagement within and outside the organization.