Associate Director, Life Insurance Credit Analytics

International Association of Insurance Professionals (IAIP); Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Fitch Ratings is seeking an Associate Director to provide credit analysis for the North American Insurance Group, focusing on US life insurance entities. You will monitor regulated insurers, interact with senior management, and present analyses to rating committees.

You’ll contribute to industry research, participate in ad-hoc sector comments, and collaborate with investors and bankers. Some travel is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 5–7 years life insurance analysis or related roles.
• Professional designations (CFA/MBA/CPA or actuarial) are a plus but not required.
• Self-motivated with strong analytical, quantitative and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead coverage on a portfolio of life insurance companies.
• Interact with management of life insurance companies.
• Prepare and present rating committee packages.
• Participate in rating committees.
• Author company research and commentary.
• Contribute to insurance industry research.
• Engage in analytical projects using industry financial data.
• Back-up coverage on selected insurance companies.
• Maintain files per company policy.

Skills

Analytical skills

Quantitative skills

Organizational skills

Excel

Word

Communication skills

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree

CFA/MBA/CPA or actuarial designations a plus

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Fitch Ratings is seeking an Associate Director to provide credit analysis for the North American Insurance Group, focusing on US life insurance entities. You will monitor regulated insurers, interact with senior management, and present analyses to rating committees.

You’ll contribute to industry research, participate in ad-hoc sector comments, and collaborate with investors and bankers. Some travel is required.