Senior Analyst, Funds & Asset Management - Credit Insights

Fitch Ratings, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Fitch Ratings, Inc. is seeking a Senior Analyst for Funds & Asset Management based in New York.

The role involves analyzing the credit quality of funds and structured transactions, leading on-site due diligence with fund managers, and developing new rating methodologies to meet market demand. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years in finance, a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, strong Excel skills, and excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in finance, with exposure to funds or structured finance transactions a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree level in finance, economics, statistics, accounting, or computer science is preferred.
• Strong analytic skills and proficiency in Excel; excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze quantitative and qualitative factors influencing credit quality of funds and structured transactions.
• 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 trends affecting the sectors covered.
• Review legal documentation for transactions (indentures, prospectuses, etc.).
• Develop financial models and databases.
• Present rating recommendations to committees.
• Mentor and direct the group’s team members.
• Participate in industry events and interact with investors, bankers, fund managers, and others.

Skills

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or related field

Tools

SQL

VBA

Job description

Fitch Ratings, Inc. is seeking a Senior Analyst for Funds & Asset Management based in New York.

The role involves analyzing the credit quality of funds and structured transactions, leading on-site due diligence with fund managers, and developing new rating methodologies to meet market demand. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years in finance, a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, strong Excel skills, and excellent written and verbal communication abilities.