About this role
<p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">As one of the world’s top three credit ratings agencies, Fitch Ratings plays a critical role in global capital markets by providing supplementary credit analysis, ratings, research, and commentary to financial market participants. For over 100 years, Fitch Ratings has been creating value for global markets through its rigorous analysis and deep expertise, which have resulted in a variety of market leading tools, methodologies, indices, research, and analytical products. Fitch Ratings is part of Fitch Group, a global leader in financial information services with operations in more than 30 countries, which also includes Fitch Solutions. With dual headquarters in London and New York, Fitch Group is owned by Hearst.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#205081"><br></span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">At Fitch Ratings, credit analysts play a pivotal role in moving markets, as quality credit analysis is the lifeblood of our organization. With a legacy of over a century, our unique approach to credit ratings offers unmatched opportunities for professional growth. Embracing a “challenger mindset,” you'll join a team dedicated to innovating service to our clients. Our people-driven analysis thrives on collaboration across all levels and locations, surpassing traditional financial modeling. Lastly, as part of our global community, you'll find inspiration, challenge, and support, with ample opportunities for visibility and influence in the global financial marketplace.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#205081"><br></span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Want to learn more about a career as a credit analyst at Fitch Ratings? Visit: </span><a href="https://careers.fitch.group"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">https://careers.fitch.group</span></a></p><p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><strong><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;color:black">Fitch Ratings is seeking a Senior Analyst to join its Structured Credit & CLOs group in our Toronto office.</span></strong></span></p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><strong><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;color:red">About the Team </span></strong></span></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="color:black;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;font-size:14.0pt">A collaborative, team-oriented work environment where excellent communication skills are essential</span></li> <li style="color:black;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;font-size:14.0pt">An opportunity to be a lead coverage analyst at a global rating agency</span></li> <li style="color:black;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;font-size:14.0pt">A role that aids debt capital markets in making more informed decisions through timely, insightful, and forward-looking rating actions and research</span></li> </ul> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><strong><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;color:red">How You’ll Make an Impact:</span></strong></span></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="color:black;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;font-size:14.0pt">Analyze ratings on Collateralized Loan Obligations (CLOs) using proprietary models</span></li> <li style="color:black;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;font-size:14.0pt">Prepare and present rating conclusions to a credit committee</span></li> <li style="color:black;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;font-size:14.0pt">Draft rating action commentary reports to communicate rating decisions to market participants</span></li> <li style="color:black;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;font-size:14.0pt">Contribute to recurring and special research publications</span></li> </ul> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><strong><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;color:red">You May be a Good Fit if:</span></strong></span></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="color:black;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;font-size:14.0pt">You hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a quantitative discipline (finance, accounting, economics, etc.)</span></li> <li style="color:black;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;font-size:14.0pt">You have at least three years of experience in the financial industry, with a preference for experience related to CLOs or Structured Finance</span></li> <li style="color:black;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;font-size:14.0pt">You possess strong analytical thinking, intellectual curiosity, and attention to detail</span></li> <li style="color:black;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;font-size:14.0pt">You demonstrate a high level of personal responsibility, initiative, and self-management</span></li> <li style="color:black;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;font-size:14.0pt">You have the ability to communicate complex subjects accurately and succinctly</span></li> <li style="color:black;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;font-size:14.0pt">You have a deep interest in capital markets and structured finance</span></li> <li style="color:black;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;font-size:14.0pt">You are proficient with Microsoft Office suite; knowledge of programming languages is a plus but not required</span></li> </ul> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><strong><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;color:red">What Would Make You Stand Out: </span></strong></span></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="color:black;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;font-size:14.0pt">Critical thinking and meticulous attention to detail</span></li> <li style="color:black;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;font-size:14.0pt">Strong sense of personal responsibility and initiative</span></li> <li style="color:black;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;font-size:14.0pt">Ability to convey complex subjects clearly and concisely</span></li> <li style="color:black;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;font-size:14.0pt">Open-mindedness and ability to understand alternative viewpoints</span></li> <li style="color:black;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;font-size:14.0pt">Keen interest in structured finance and CLOs</span></li> </ul> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><strong><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;color:red">Why Choose Fitch:</span></strong></span></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="color:black;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;font-size:14.0pt">Hybrid Work Environment: 3 days a week in office required based on your line of business and location</span></li> <li style="color:black;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;font-size:14.0pt">A Culture of Learning & Mobility: Dedicated trainings, leadership development and mentorship programs designed to ensure that your time at Fitch will be a continuous learning opportunity</span></li> <li style="color:black;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;font-size:14.0pt">Investing in Your Future: Retirement planning and tuition reimbursement programs that empower you to achieve your short and long-term goals</span></li> <li style="color:black;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;font-size:14.0pt">Promoting Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive healthcare offerings that enable physical, mental, financial, social, and occupational wellbeing</span></li> <li style="color:black;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;font-size:14.0pt">Supportive Parenting Policies: Family-friendly policies, including a generous global parental leave plan, designed to help you balance career and family life effectively</span></li> <li style="color:black;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;font-size:14.0pt">Inclusive Work Environment: A collaborative workplace where all voices are valued, with Employee Resource Groups that unite and empower our colleagues around the globe</span></li> <li style="color:black;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;font-size:14.0pt">Dedication to Giving Back: Paid volunteer days, matched funding for donations and ample opportunities to volunteer in your community</span></li> </ul> <p style="color:black;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p><p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Fitch is committed to providing global securities markets with objective, timely, independent and forward-looking credit opinions. To protect Fitch’s credibility and reputation, our employees must take every precaution to avoid conflicts of interest or any appearance of a conflict of interest. Should you be successful in the recruitment process at Fitch Ratings you will be asked to declare any securities holdings and other potential conflicts prior to commencing employment. If you, or your immediate family, have any holdings that may conflict with your work responsibilities, you may be asked to divest yourself of them before beginning work.</span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#205081"><br></span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black"> </span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#205081"><br></span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Fitch is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. 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