US Corporates - Director, Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals - New York

About the role

Fitch is seeking a Director for coverage of the Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals sector. The Ideal Candidate Is Someone Who has a deep understanding of and a keen interest in Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals; has a professional background in capital markets and/or credit analysis and well developed financial statement analysis skills; - has experience in interpreting complex legal documents such as bank agreements and bond indentures; has a strong pattern of leadership and the ability to proactively and successfully interact with various stakeholders, both within and outside of the organization.

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.

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

• 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.

Skills

• Intellectual curiosity;
• Willingness and ability to attack and explain topics of analytical complexity;
• Communication skills;
• High productivity work-ethic and results oriented mindset.

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 $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.

Schedule

• Not specified.