Director, Retail & Consumer Credit Analytics

Hearst Corporation; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Fitch Group in Chicago or New York is seeking a Director-level Credit Analyst to lead coverage of the Retail & Consumer sector. You will develop financial models, meet with industry leaders, and present analyses to rating committees.

Join a team-oriented environment at Fitch Group, a global financial information services provider. The role may include managerial responsibilities and opportunities to engage with international teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree minimum; MBA or other advanced degree a plus
• CFA/CPA preferred
• 8+ years relevant experience, including coverage/knowledge of Retail & Consumer sectors
• Capital markets and/or credit analysis experience a plus
• Employee management experience a plus
• Expertise in Excel and Word
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to shift fluidly between multiple projects as priorities change
• Ability to excel in a team oriented environment

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis of key quantitative and qualitative factors influencing credit quality in Retail & Consumer sectors
• Develop and maintain comprehensive financial models
• Conduct meetings with Retail & Consumer industry management teams
• Present analysis to internal credit rating committees
• Involvement in communicating rating rationale to external audiences (institutions, sell-side, media)
• Write timely and effective research on topical issues
• Participate in evaluating other credits within Corporates and related groups
• Represent Fitch in panel discussions and conferences
• Mentor junior members of the Retail & Consumer sector; role may include managerial responsibilities

Skills

Excel

Analytical skills

Financial modeling

Written communication

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or advanced degree

CFA/CPA preferred

Job description

Fitch Group in Chicago or New York is seeking a Director-level Credit Analyst to lead coverage of the Retail & Consumer sector. You will develop financial models, meet with industry leaders, and present analyses to rating committees.

Join a team-oriented environment at Fitch Group, a global financial information services provider. The role may include managerial responsibilities and opportunities to engage with international teams.