Senior Funds & Asset Management Analyst | Insight & Impact

Hearst Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Fitch Ratings is seeking a Senior Analyst in Funds & Asset Management, based in the New York area, to analyze fund-related credit quality and lead due diligence with fund managers. You will develop methods for rating funds, author research on market trends, and present findings to committees.

The role emphasizes strong analytical skills, finance/ economics background, and proficiency in Excel, with opportunities to mentor junior staff and engage with industry stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, statistics, accounting, or computer science.
• 3 years of finance experience, with funds or structured finance exposure.
• Strong analytical skills and advanced Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze quantitative and qualitative factors influencing the 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 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.

Skills

Finance experience

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or related field

Tools

SQL

VBA

Job description

Fitch Ratings is seeking a Senior Analyst in Funds & Asset Management, based in the New York area, to analyze fund-related credit quality and lead due diligence with fund managers. You will develop methods for rating funds, author research on market trends, and present findings to committees.

The role emphasizes strong analytical skills, finance/ economics background, and proficiency in Excel, with opportunities to mentor junior staff and engage with industry stakeholders.