Research Credit Analyst, European Autos & Industrials

Fitch Group, Inc., Fitch Ratings, Inc., Fitch Solutions Group; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Research Credit Analyst to join their European Autos & Industrials Team in London. This role offers the opportunity to engage in in-depth credit analysis and contribute to research reports that guide investment decisions. Collaborating with seasoned analysts, you'll build financial models and interpret market movements, making a significant impact in the field of credit research. The company fosters a dynamic work environment that encourages professional growth and innovation, ensuring that your contributions are valued and impactful. If you're passionate about financial markets and eager to develop your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Hybrid Work Environment

Culture of Learning & Mobility

Retirement Planning

Tuition Reimbursement

Comprehensive Healthcare

Supportive Parenting Policies

Inclusive Work Environment

Paid Volunteer Days

Matched Funding for Donations

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a credit research role with strong numeracy and writing skills.
• Demonstrated interest in capital markets, specifically investment research.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the fundamental analysis and writing of research reports.
• Build and update financial and industry models.
• Monitor and interpret bond and other capital market movements.

Skills

Credit Analysis

Numeracy Skills

Writing Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Degree Level Education

Degrees in STEM, Finance, Accounting, Economics or Business

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Bloomberg

FactSet

Job description

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Research Credit Analyst, European Autos & Industrials

Requisition ID: 47990

Business Unit: Fitch Solutions

Category: Credit Analysis & Research

Location:

London, GB

Date Posted: Apr 22, 2025

CreditSights is currently seeking a Research Credit Analyst, European Autos & Industrials, based out of our London office.

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.

CreditSights seeks a Credit Analyst to join our European Autos & Industrials Team based in London. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in a credit research role with strong numeracy and writing skills, and have a demonstrated interest in capital markets, specifically investment research.

How You’ll Make an Impact:

• Contribute to the fundamental analysis and writing of research reports
• Build and update financial and industry models
• Interpret and analyse financial statements for credit analysis
• Monitor and interpret bond and other capital market movements
• Prepare presentation materials for clients/Attend client meetings
• Attend issuer and industry events (e.g. Investor Days)

You May be a Good Fit if:

We will consider any candidate who demonstrates a high level of competence and motivation, preference will be given to candidates possessing the following qualifications:

• Educated to a degree level or equivalent
• Proficiency in Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Some knowledge of accounting and experience analysing companies
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organised, with a methodical approach to work and excellent attention to detail

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• Experience analysing credit or Autos & Industrials investments
• Degrees in STEM, Finance, Accounting, Economics or Business
• Proficiency in Bloomberg and FactSet
• A passion for financial markets
• Capability to produce high-quality outputs under pressure
• A team player spirit and an enthusiasm for working collaboratively

Why Choose Fitch:

• Hybrid Work Environment: 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 workplacewhere all voices are valued, withEmployee 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.