Analyst - Funds & Asset Management - New York

Fitch Ratings, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Fitch Ratings is seeking a Senior Analyst for its Funds & Asset Management group in New York. The analyst will support fund ratings analysis and methodology development, requiring strong analytical skills and a bachelor's degree in finance or related fields.

The role involves leading due diligence, authoring research, and mentoring team members. Expected base pay ranges between $85,000 - $100,000, with potential bonuses and commission as part of the compensation package.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in finance, exposure to funds or structured finance transactions preferred.
• Sound academic track record.

Responsibilities

• Analyze factors influencing credit quality of funds and transactions.
• Lead due diligence review meetings.
• Develop methodologies for fund rating.
• Author research on relevant trends.
• Review legal documentation for transactions.
• Develop financial models and databases.
• Present rating recommendations.
• Mentor and develop team members.
• Participate in industry events.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Proficiency in Excel

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, statistics, accounting, or computer science

Tools

SQL

VBA

Job description

Analyst, Funds & Asset Management - New York

Fitch Ratings’ Funds & Asset Management group is currently seeking a Senior Analyst based out of our New York office.

Fitch Ratings’ Funds & Asset Management group is a global team responsible for fund ratings analysis, methodology and model development, and publication of research on analytical and regulatory developments affecting the asset management sector. The group analyzes and publishes research on private equity fund finance, securitizations, leveraged closed-end funds (CEFs), money market funds (MMFs), bond funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), local government investment pools (LGIPs), and asset managers.

What We Offer

The individual who fills this position will support coverage of some of the group’s sub-sectors.

We’ll Count On You To

• Analyze quantitative and qualitative factors influencing the credit quality of funds and structured transactions, including portfolio analysis
• Lead on-site due diligence review meetings with fund managers
• Develop new methodologies for rating funds and structures based on market demand
• Author research on relevant trends affecting the sectors the group covers
• Review legal documentation for transactions, including indentures, prospectuses, etc.
• Develop financial models and databases
• Present rating recommendations to committees
• Mentor, develop, and direct the group’s team members
• Participate in industry events and interact with investors, bankers, fund managers, and other market participants

What You Need To Have

• 1 year of experience in finance, with exposure to funds or structured finance transactions a plus; the position level will be based on the candidate’s experience
• Sound academic track record to at least a bachelor’s degree level, preferably in finance, economics, statistics, accounting, or computer science
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

What Would Make You Stand Out

• Experience with fund finance, including subscription facilities or NAV facilities
• Knowledge of SQL, VBA, and/or other programming languages
• Demonstrated track record of initiative and achievement

Fitch is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

FOR NEW YORK AND CALIFORNIA ROLES ONLY: Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $85,000 - $100,000. Actual salaries will be determined on an individualized basis and may vary based on factors including but not limited to education, training, experience, past performance, and other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of Fitch’s total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, long-term incentives, and other benefits sponsored by Fitch.