Credit Modelling Quant – Analyst/Senior (Hybrid, London)

Fitch Group, Inc., Fitch Ratings, Inc., Fitch Solutions Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Continuous learning

Retirement planning

Healthcare

Parental leave

Volunteer days

Career growth

Job summary

Fitch Ratings in London is seeking a Quantitative Analyst (Analyst/Senior Analyst) to join the Model Development Team. You’ll design and maintain credit rating models that underpin Fitch’s analytical processes, collaborating with rating teams across sectors.

Applicants should hold a Master’s in a quantitative field and have programming experience in Excel/VBA and Python or R, with strong communication and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in quantitative disciplines such as Financial Engineering.
• Programming and model development experience in Excel/VBA and Python or R.
• Ability to solve problems using critical, rational and creative thinking.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to convey technical concepts clearly.
• Strong work ethic and strong team player.

Responsibilities

• Gain and leverage knowledge of credit modelling, rating methodology and criteria.
• Contribute to the development of models across sectors including Corporates, Infrastructure and Project Finance, Financial Institutions, and Governments and Public Finance.
• Team up with other specialists to research, design, implement and enhance models, conduct testing, and prepare model documentation.
• Leverage opportunities to contribute to trainings, research projects and user/client support.

Skills

Credit modelling

Financial Engineering

Python

R

Excel/VBA

Communication

Education

Master's degree in quantitative disciplines

Tools

Excel

Python

R

Job description

Fitch Ratings in London is seeking a Quantitative Analyst (Analyst/Senior Analyst) to join the Model Development Team. You’ll design and maintain credit rating models that underpin Fitch’s analytical processes, collaborating with rating teams across sectors.

Applicants should hold a Master’s in a quantitative field and have programming experience in Excel/VBA and Python or R, with strong communication and teamwork.