Credit Analyst, Director - Non-Bank Financial Institutions - Toronto

Fitch Group, Inc., Fitch Ratings, Inc., Fitch Solutions Group; Toronto; Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Director for their Non-Bank Financial Institutions team in Toronto. This role involves performing in-depth analysis of credit quality, developing financial tools, and presenting findings to internal committees. The ideal candidate will have extensive analytical experience, particularly in capital markets, and strong communication skills. With a hybrid work environment and a culture that promotes continuous learning and wellbeing, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the financial sector while enjoying a supportive and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Hybrid Work Environment

Culture of Learning & Mobility

Retirement Planning

Tuition Reimbursement

Comprehensive Healthcare

Supportive Parenting Policies

Inclusive Work Environment

Paid Volunteer Days

Qualifications

• 8+ years of analytical experience in financial institutions.
• Strong expertise in Excel and Word for financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Analyze credit quality of Non-Bank Financial Institutions.
• Develop financial tools and present analyses to committees.
• Communicate rating rationale to external audiences.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Quantitative Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Excel

Word

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

MBA

CFA

Tools

Financial Spreads

Job description

Credit Analyst, Director - Non-Bank Financial Institutions - Toronto

Requisition ID: 47941

Business Unit: Fitch Ratings

Category: Credit Analysis & Research

Location: Toronto, ON, CA

Date Posted: Apr 7, 2025

Fitch Ratings is currently seeking a Director for our Non-Bank Financial Institutions team based out of our Toronto office.

As one of the world’s top three credit ratings agencies, Fitch Ratings plays a critical role in global capital markets by providing supplementary credit analysis, ratings, research, and commentary to financial market participants. For over 100 years, Fitch Ratings has been creating value for global markets through its rigorous analysis and deep expertise, which have resulted in a variety of market leading tools, methodologies, indices, research, and analytical products.

We’ll Count on You To:

• Perform analysis of key quantitative and qualitative factors influencing the credit quality of Non-Bank Financial Institutions;
• Develop and maintain financial spreads and tools;
• Present analysis of companies to Fitch's internal credit rating committee;
• Conduct onsite meetings with company management;
• Communicate rating rationale to external audiences (institutions investors, analysts and media) in meetings, conference calls, press releases and written research reports;
• Participate in the evaluation of other credits within Financial Institutions.
• Take an active role in assisting in related industry studies.

What You Need to Have:

• Bachelor’s degree at minimum;
• The qualified candidate should have 8 years of analytical experience;
• Expertise in Excel and Word;
• Strong analytical, quantitative and organizational skills;
• Ability to shift fluidly between multiple projects as priorities change;
• Ability to excel in a team-oriented environment.

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• MBA and/or CFA, or progress toward these designations, a plus.
• Some coverage or knowledge of bank or non-bank sectors a plus;
• Capital markets and/or credit analysis experience a plus;

Why Choose Fitch:

• Hybrid Work Environment: 2 to 3 days a week in office required based on your line of business and location.
• A Culture of Learning & Mobility: Dedicated trainings, leadership development and mentorship programs designed to ensure that your time at Fitch will be a continuous learning opportunity.
• Investing in Your Future: Retirement planning and tuition reimbursement programs that empower you to achieve your short and long-term goals.
• Promoting Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive healthcare offerings that enable physical, mental, financial, social, and occupational wellbeing.
• Supportive Parenting Policies: Family-friendly policies, including a generous global parental leave plan, designed to help you balance career and family life effectively.
• Inclusive Work Environment: A collaborative workplace where all voices are valued, with Employee Resource Groups that unite and empower our colleagues around the globe.
• Dedication to Giving Back: Paid volunteer days, matched funding for donations and ample opportunities to volunteer in your community.

Fitch is committed to providing global securities markets with objective, timely, independent and forward-looking credit opinions. To protect Fitch’s credibility and reputation, our employees must take every precaution to avoid conflicts of interest or any appearance of a conflict of interest.

Fitch is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.

FOR NEW YORK AND CALIFORNIA ROLES ONLY: Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $160,000 and $180,000. 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.