US Corporates - Director, Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals - Chicago

About the role

Fitch is seeking a Director for coverage of the Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals sector. The ideal candidate should have a deep understanding of and a keen interest in Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals, a professional background in capital markets and/or credit analysis, and well-developed financial statement analysis skills. They should also have experience interpreting complex legal documents such as bank agreements and bond indentures, possess strong leadership qualities, and be able to effectively communicate with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Performing analysis of key quantitative and qualitative factors influencing the credit quality of companies in the Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals sectors
• Developing and maintaining comprehensive financial models
• Conducting meetings with Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals industry management teams
• Presenting analysis of companies to internal credit rating committees
• Involving in communicating rating rationale to external audiences (primarily institutional investors, sell-side analysts, and media) in meetings, conference calls, press releases, and written research reports
• Writing timely and effective research on topical issues
• Participating in the evaluation of other credits within Corporates, as well as other related credit groups
• Representing Fitch in panel discussions and conferences arranged by industry associations, regulatory bodies, etc.
• Mentoring junior members of the Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals sector
• The role may include managerial responsibilities

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree at minimum, MBA or other advanced degree a plus
• CFA/CPA preferred
• 8+ years relevant experience, which must include some coverage or knowledge of the Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals sectors
• Capital markets and/or credit analysis experience a plus
• Employee management 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

• A healthy sense of intellectual curiosity is critical, along with a demonstrated willingness and ability to attack and explain topics of analytical complexity

Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• High productivity work-ethic and results-oriented mindset

Benefits

• FOR NEW YORK ROLES ONLY: Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $150,000 and $175,000. 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.

Pay

• 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

• Fitch is a team-oriented work environment, so excellent communication skills are essential.

Company Information

• 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.