Analyst/Senior Analyst, Structured Finance Frankfurt

Fitch Ratings; Frankfurt; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Fitch Ratings is seeking a Credit Analyst for the Structured Finance and Covered Bonds team in Frankfurt. You will join a dedicated group responsible for ratings of covered bonds programmes and structured finance transactions across regions, including Germany and nearby markets.

In this role you will analyse new and existing deals, interact with issuers and management, and contribute to rating committees and reports.

Qualifikationen

• Master degree in Finance, Economics, Maths or similar required.
• Strong numeracy and advanced Excel skills are essential.
• Fluency in English; advanced German knowledge is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Analyse new transactions including data collection, portfolio analysis and cash flow modelling.
• Analyse existing transactions and perform performance analysis.
• Communicate with external parties in the rating process, including management meetings.
• Present analyses in rating committees and contribute to rating reports.
• Prepare rating publications and press releases; participate in research publication.
• Contribute to the development of rating criteria across products and regions.

Kenntnisse

Numeracy

Excel proficiency

English fluency

German knowledge

Ausbildung

Master's degree in Finance/Economics/Math

Tools

Excel

Jobbeschreibung

Credit Analyst– Structured Finance and Covered Bonds

The Structured Finance and Covered Bonds team is seeking an Analyst based in our Frankfurt office.

Fitch’s Structured Finance and Covered Bonds department is responsible for assigning and maintaining the ratings of covered bonds programmes and structured finance transactions, such as auto loan and lease securitisations or residential mortgage backed securitisations. The team covers various regions such as Germany, the Netherlands, Scandinavia and Eastern Europe.

What We Offer

• A role with a great variety of daily tasks ranging from discussion with issuers and quantitative analysis over presenting your results in rating committees to writing rating reports
• A work environment where collaboration across teams is encouraged, on an ad-hoc basis, through secondment or internal transfers
• A local team embedded in the wider European SF team allowing for a wide range of interesting credit cases, including involvement in the rating of CLOs.
• An inclusive atmosphere based on a culture of continual learning - through curiosity, outspoken debate and collaboration and in pursuit of the highest analytical standards.

We’ll Count On You To

• Analyse new transactions (eg collecting and analysing portfolio data, cash flow modelling, review of legal documentation, analysis of the transaction structure)
• Analyse existing transactions (eg performance analysis)
• Communicate with external parties involved in the rating process including management meetings
• Present your analysis in rating committees
• Prepare the publication of rating reports and press releases
• Participate in the publication of research on structured finance related market developments
• Participate in the development of rating criteria across products and regions.

What You Need To Have

• Master degree or equivalent with a specialty in Finance, Economics, Maths or similar
• Strength in numeracy and proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Fluency in English, an advanced German knowledge is a plus.

What Would Make You Stand Out

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Clear communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Curiosity to solve complex problems using creativity and collaboration

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.

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 judgements with confidence.

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

For More Information Please Visit Our Websites

www.fitchratings.com | www.fitchsolutions.com | www.fitchlearning.com

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 interests or any appearance of a conflict of interest. Should you be successful in the recruitment process at Fitch Ratings you will be asked to declare any securities holdings and other potential conflicts prior to commencing employment. If you, or your immediate family, have any holdings that may conflict with your work responsibilities, you may be asked to divest yourself of them before beginning work.

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