Credit Analyst, Director - Technology, Media, Telecommunications - Toronto

Fitch Solutions; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global rating agency is seeking a Lead Coverage Analyst to perform comprehensive analyses of credit quality in the TMT sectors. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and 5-10 years of experience, preferably in capital markets. This role involves financial modeling, presentations to credit committees, and mentoring junior analysts. Join this innovative company and make a significant impact in a team-oriented environment.

Benefits

Team-oriented work environment

Opportunities to work with diverse teams worldwide

Support for diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• 5-10 years relevant experience, knowledge of the TMT sector is a plus.
• CFA / CPA or CFA candidate preferred.
• Experience in capital markets and credit analysis is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis of quantitative and qualitative factors affecting credit quality.
• Develop and maintain financial models.
• Conduct meetings with industry management teams.
• Present company analysis to internal credit rating committees.
• Write research on topical issues.
• Mentor junior team members.

Skills

Analytical skills

Quantitative skills

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or advanced degree

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Overview

At Fitch, we have an open culture where employees exchange ideas and perspectives throughout the organization, irrespective of seniority. Your voice will be heard, allowing you to have a real impact. We embrace diversity and appreciate authenticity, encouraging an environment where employees can be their true selves. Fitch is committed to supporting its employees by advancing conversations around diversity, equity and inclusion. Fitch’s Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) connect employees with others within the organization to offer professional and personal support.

With our expertise, we are not only creating data and information, but also producing timely insights from every angle to influence decision making in this ever changing and highly competitive market. We have a relentless hunger to innovate and unlock the power of human insights and to drive value for our customers. There has never been a better time to make an impact and we invite you to join us on this journey.

Fitch Ratings is a leading provider of credit ratings, commentary and research. Dedicated to providing value beyond the rating through independent and prospective credit opinions, Fitch Ratings offers global perspectives shaped by strong local market experience and credit market expertise. The additional context, perspective and insights we provide have helped fund a century of growth and enables you to make important credit judgments with confidence.

What We Offer

• An opportunity to be a lead coverage analyst at a global rating agency.
• A team-oriented work environment.
• Fitch Ratings is a global company with a presence in over 30 countries, offering opportunities to work with diverse teams and clients from around the world.

We’ll Count on You To

• 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;
• Involvement in communicating 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.

What You Need to Have

• Bachelor's degree at minimum, MBA or other advanced degree a plus;
• CFA / CPA or CFA candidate preferred;
• 5-10 years 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.

What Would Make You Stand Out

• 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.

Why Fitch?

At Fitch Group, the combined power of our global perspectives is what differentiates us. Our global network of colleagues comes together to accomplish things greater than they ever could alone.

Every team member is essential to our business and each perspective is critical to our success. We embrace a diverse culture that encourages a free exchange of ideas, guaranteeing your voice will be heard and your work will have an impact, regardless of seniority.

We are building incredible things at Fitch and we invite you to join us on our journey.

Fitch Ratings is a leading provider of credit ratings, commentary and research. Dedicated to providing value beyond the rating through independent and prospective credit opinions, Fitch Ratings offers global perspectives shaped by strong local market experience and credit market expertise. The additional context, perspective and insights we provide have helped fund a century of growth and enables our clients to make important credit judgments with confidence.