Analyst/Senior Analyst/AD, Fund & Asset Manager Ratings - Manchester

Fitch Group, Inc., Fitch Ratings, Inc., Fitch Solutions Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work Environment

Culture of Learning & Mobility

Investing in Your Future

Promoting Health & Wellbeing

Supportive Parenting Policies

Inclusive Work Environment

Dedication to Giving Back

Job summary

A leading credit ratings agency is seeking candidates for Analyst, Senior Analyst, or Associate Director positions based in Manchester. The successful candidates will analyze credit quality of funds and structured transactions while developing financial models. The role requires strong analytical skills, proficiency in Excel, and excellent communication abilities. Benefits include a hybrid work environment and opportunities for professional growth, making it an attractive position for those looking to advance their careers in finance.

Qualifications

• Experience in finance, exposure to funds or structured finance transactions preferred.
• Sound academic track record to at least first university degree level.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Analyze factors influencing credit quality of funds and structured transactions.
• Review legal documentation for transactions.
• Develop financial models and databases.
• Participate in on-site due diligence review meetings with fund managers.
• Present rating recommendations to committees.
• Contribute to research on relevant trends.

Skills

Analytical skills

Proficiency in Excel

Written and verbal communication skills

Education

First university degree in finance, economics, statistics, accounting, or computer science

Tools

SQL

VBA

Job description

Fitch Ratings’ Funds & Asset Management group is currently seeking an Analyst, Senior Analyst, or Associate Director based out of our Manchester 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.

At Fitch Ratings, credit analysts play a pivotal role in moving markets, as quality credit analysis is the lifeblood of our organization. Our people‑driven analysis thrives on collaboration across all levels and locations, surpassing traditional financial modeling, and delivers unmatched opportunities for professional growth.

Fitch Ratings’ Funds & Asset Management group is a global team responsible for fund ratings analysis, methodology and model development, and publication of research on analytical and regulatory developments affecting the asset‑management sector. The group analyses and publishes research on private equity fund finance and securitizations, leveraged closed‑end funds (CEFs), money‑market funds (MMFs), bond funds, exchange‑traded funds (ETFs), local government investment pools (LGIPs), and asset managers.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Analyze quantitative and qualitative factors influencing the credit quality of funds and structured transactions, including portfolio analysis
• Review legal documentation for transactions, including indentures, prospectuses, etc.
• Develop financial models and databases
• Participate in on‑site due diligence review meetings with fund managers
• Present rating recommendations to committees
• Contribute to research on relevant trends affecting the sectors the group covers
• Participate in industry events and interact with investors, bankers, fund managers, and other market participants

Skills & Experience

You May be a Good Fit if:

• Experience in finance, with exposure to funds, structured finance transactions, or debt underwriting or lending a plus; the position level will be based on the candidate’s experience
• Sound academic track record to at least first university degree level, preferably in finance, economics, statistics, accounting, or computer science
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

What Would Make You Stand Out

• Experience with fund finance, including subscription facilities or NAV loans; or experience with structured finance or lending
• Knowledge of SQL, VBA, and/or other programming languages
• Demonstrated track record of initiative and achievement

Benefits

• Hybrid Work Environment: 3 days a week in office required
• 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. 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.

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.

Location: Manchester, GB