Senior LATAM Consumer & Retail Associate Director

Fitch Ratings, Inc.; Monterrey; Hybrid; MXN 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work Environment: 3 days a week

Culture of Learning & Mobility:培训 & 提供

Tuition reimbursement programs

Retirement planning

Comprehensive healthcare offerings

Parental leave

Inclusive work environment and ERGs

Paid volunteer days

Job summary

Fitch Ratings, Inc. is seeking an Associate Director to lead coverage of the LATAM Consumer & Retail sector from Monterrey.

The role involves evaluating credit quality, building financial models, and presenting findings to internal committees. You will engage with industry management, communicate rating rationales to investors, and contribute to research products while collaborating in a global, AI-enabled environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree minimum; MBA or advanced degree a plus.
• 5+ years of relevant experience including coverage or knowledge of Retail & Consumer sectors.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced English proficiency (verbal and written); native Spanish or advanced Spanish proficiency.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a team environment.
• Expertise in financial statement analysis and modeling is valued.

Responsibilities

• Analyze key quantitative and qualitative factors affecting credit quality for LATAM Consumer & Retail clients.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive financial models.
• Present analysis to internal credit rating committees.
• Meet with LATAM Consumer & Retail management teams.
• Convey rating rationale to external audiences in meetings and reports.
• Write timely and effective research on topical issues.
• Evaluate other credits within the Consumer & Retail team and related groups.
• Represent Fitch at industry panels, conferences, and events.
• Mentor junior team members and share knowledge.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Quantitative analysis

Communication skills

Advanced English

Spanish proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or advanced degree a plus

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Fitch Ratings, Inc. is seeking an Associate Director to lead coverage of the LATAM Consumer & Retail sector from Monterrey.

The role involves evaluating credit quality, building financial models, and presenting findings to internal committees. You will engage with industry management, communicate rating rationales to investors, and contribute to research products while collaborating in a global, AI-enabled environment.