Covenant Research Associate

Fitch Group; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is looking for a Covenant Research Associate in Glasgow. You will engage in data-driven solutions, collaborating with talented professionals to enhance credit market insights. Candidates should possess a degree in finance, law, or data science, along with proofreading skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Enjoy a hybrid work environment, a culture that promotes learning and growth, comprehensive health benefits, and family-friendly policies. Join us to make a meaningful impact in financial research.

Benefits

Hybrid Work Environment

Comprehensive healthcare offerings

Retirement planning and tuition reimbursement

Family-friendly policies

Paid volunteer days

Qualifications

• Degree in finance, law, data science, or a related discipline is required.
• Relevate internship or work experience in the financial or legal sector.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite is necessary.
• Strong research and analytical skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyse high-yield bond and loan documentation.
• Support senior team members with document procurement and special research projects.
• Perform quality assurance and refine data extracted by AI tools.
• Collaborate with internal analysts to deliver high-quality research.

Skills

Proofreading and editing skills

Attention to detail

Research and analytical skills

Proactive problem-solving

Education

Degree in finance, law, data science, or a related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

CreditSights is currently seeking a Covenant Research Associate based out of our Glasgow office

Join CreditSights as a Covenant Research Associate in our Glasgow office, a recognised hub for innovation and operational excellence. Our Glasgow team is at the forefront of developing and implementing data‑driven solutions for the financial markets, collaborating across departments to deliver high‑impact results. As part of this vibrant and growing office, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside talented professionals, contribute to pioneering projects, and help shape the future of data and legal operations within a dynamic financial services business.

Celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, CreditSights continues to offer award‑winning, unbiased research on global credit markets, empowering clients to make informed investment decisions. With offices in New York, London, Singapore, Glasgow, Denver, and Charlotte, we serve a diverse global institutional client base, including banks, investment advisors, mutual funds, and hedge funds. As a leading voice in credit research, our expert insights are featured in top publications such as Bloomberg, The Wall Street Journal, and Financial Times. As a Fitch Solutions Company, CreditSights provides a dynamic environment fostering professional growth and innovation, where you collaborate with seasoned analysts to deliver critical intelligence in complex financial markets.

Working at CreditSights offers the chance to be part of a premier independent credit research firm, renowned for its in‑depth analysis and insights. You'll collaborate with a team of seasoned analysts, delivering critical intelligence that helps clients navigate complex financial markets. This dynamic environment encourages professional growth and innovation, enabling you to make a meaningful impact in the field of credit research.

How You’ll Make an Impact:

• Review and analyse high‑yield bond and loan documentation, as well as related reports
• Support senior team members with document procurement, special research projects, and running blacklines
• Perform quality assurance and refine data extracted by artificial intelligence tools
• Collaborate with internal analysts and product specialists to deliver high‑quality research
• Provide administrative support to research teams, including data entry and record management
• Manage access permissions for confidential documents and ensure proper filing
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of research processes and data quality

You May be a Good Fit if:

• Degree in finance, law, data science, or a related discipline
• Internship or work experience in the financial or legal sector
• Superior proofreading and editing skills, with strong attention to detail
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Proactive problem‑solving skills and the ability to prioritise multiple projects
• Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex documents and summarise their contents clearly

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• Experience in a financial, legal, or data‑focused environment
• Exposure to high‑yield or leveraged finance markets and legal documentation
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret complex documents
• Familiarity with document management systems or AI‑based data extraction tools
• Ability to create clear documentation, data dictionaries, or process guides
• Experience collaborating with cross‑functional teams, including data, content, and compliance specialists
• Strong analytical skills and a proactive approach to problem‑solving and process improvement

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. 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 Affinity 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.

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