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A premier independent credit research firm seeks a Research Credit Analyst in London. The role involves fundamental analysis, financial modeling, and producing research reports while working alongside seasoned analysts. Ideal candidates will have a degree, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in relevant software. The firm offers a hybrid work environment, training, and a commitment to professional growth.
CreditSights is currently seeking a Research Credit Analyst, European Consumer/Retail/Services, 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.
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.
About the Team
CreditSights seeks a Credit Analyst to join our European Consumer, Retail and Services Team based in London. The ideal candidate will have some prior experience in credit research or a similar role (1-3 years), with strong numeracy and writing skills, and have a demonstrated interest in capital markets.
We are looking for a candidate who is qualified, eager, and a self-starter and who thrives when faced with challenging timescales. The position requires the ability to work independently and the ability to be a team player who likes to work collaboratively. The candidate should be someone who is looking to develop their skills in fundamental and industry analysis, and be a part of an established, dynamic and well-regarded financial services firm.The candidate will also have the ability to make important contributions quickly, while learning fundamental credit analysis.
The candidate will be responsible for all tasks related to issuer and sector coverage, including building and maintaining financial models, monitoring multiple news sources for relevant stories and information, interpreting and analysing financial statements, contributing to research reports (earnings notes, newsflow, credit events, topical research), and supporting senior analysts in preparation for client meetings and events.
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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.
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