Hybrid Quantitative Analyst: Credit Modelling & Risk

Fitch Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model (3 days in office)

Learning & mobility culture

Retirement planning & tuition support

Health & wellbeing programs

Family-friendly policies

Inclusive work environment

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Fitch Ratings in London seeks a Quantitative Analyst at Analyst/Senior Analyst level to contribute to credit rating models within the MDT. You will work alongside modelling specialists across the UK, US and China, applying rigorous methodologies to support Fitch’s analytical processes.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s in quantitative fields, with programming experience in Excel/VBA and Python or R, and strong communication skills to convey complex concepts clearly.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in quantitative disciplines (e.g., Financial Engineering).
• Experience programming/model development in Excel/VBA and Python or R.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Gain knowledge of credit modelling, rating methodology and criteria.
• Develop models across Corporates, Infrastructure, Project Finance, Financial Institutions, Governments.
• Collaborate with team to research, design, implement and document models.
• Support trainings, research projects and user/client inquiries.

Skills

Programming in Excel/VBA

Python or R

Education

Master’s degree in quantitative disciplines such as Financial Engineering

Tools

Excel

VBA

Python

R

Job description

Fitch Ratings in London seeks a Quantitative Analyst at Analyst/Senior Analyst level to contribute to credit rating models within the MDT. You will work alongside modelling specialists across the UK, US and China, applying rigorous methodologies to support Fitch’s analytical processes.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s in quantitative fields, with programming experience in Excel/VBA and Python or R, and strong communication skills to convey complex concepts clearly.