Associate Director, LATAM Consumer & Retail Credit

Fitch Group; Ciudad de México; On-site; MXN 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment (in-office 3+3

Leadership development programs

Tuition reimbursement

Comprehensive healthcare

Parental leave policy

Employee Resource Groups

Volunteer days

Job summary

Fitch Ratings in Mexico City is seeking an Associate Director to cover the LATAM Consumer & Retail sector. You will lead coverage, build and maintain financial models, and present findings to internal rating committees.

This role demands strong analytical skills, fluency in English and Spanish, and a collaborative, results-driven approach. The position offers exposure to global markets, mentorship of junior professionals, and interaction with institutional clients and industry bodies within a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA or advanced degree a plus.
• 5+ years of relevant experience including coverage or knowledge of Retail & Consumer sectors.
• Capital markets or credit analysis experience a plus.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to shift between multiple projects and work in a team.
• Advanced English proficiency (verbal and written).
• Native Spanish speaker or advanced Spanish proficiency.
• CFA candidate preferred; CFA/CPA a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze quantitative and qualitative factors influencing credit quality for LATAM Consumer & Retail.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive financial models.
• Present analysis to internal credit rating committees.
• Meet with LATAM Consumer & Retail industry management teams.
• Communicate rating rationale to external audiences (investors, sell-side, media).
• Write timely and effective research on topical issues.
• Evaluate other credits within the Consumer & Retail team and related groups.
• Represent Fitch in industry panels and conferences.
• Mentor junior team members.
• Engage with executive-level management to strengthen business understanding.

Skills

Analytical skills

Quantitative skills

Organizational skills

English proficiency

Spanish proficiency

Leadership

Teamwork

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or advanced degree

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Fitch Ratings in Mexico City is seeking an Associate Director to cover the LATAM Consumer & Retail sector. You will lead coverage, build and maintain financial models, and present findings to internal rating committees.

This role demands strong analytical skills, fluency in English and Spanish, and a collaborative, results-driven approach. The position offers exposure to global markets, mentorship of junior professionals, and interaction with institutional clients and industry bodies within a