Senior Analyst, US Corporates - Technology, Media & Telecom - Chicago

At Fitch, we have an open culture where employees are able to exchange ideas and perspectives, throughout the organization, irrespective of their seniority. Your voice will be heard allowing you to have a real impact. We embrace diversity and appreciate authenticity encouraging an environment where employees can be their true selves. Our inclusive and progressive approach helps us to keep a balanced perspective.  Fitch is also committed to supporting its employees by advancing conversations around diversity, equity and inclusion.  Fitch’s Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) have been established by employees who have joined together as a workplace community based on similar backgrounds or life experiences.  Fitch’s ERGs are available to connect employees with others within the organization to offer professional and personal support. 

With our expertise, we are not only creating data and information, but also producing timely insights from every angle to influence decision making in this ever changing and highly competitive market. We have a relentless hunger to innovate and unlock the power of human insights and to drive value for our customers. There has never been a better time to make an impact and we invite you to join us on this journey.

Fitch Ratings is a leading provider of credit ratings, commentary and research. Dedicated to providing value beyond the rating through independent and prospective credit opinions, Fitch Ratings offers global perspectives shaped by strong local market experience and credit market expertise. The additional context, perspective and insights we provide have helped fund a century of growth and enables you to make important credit judgments with confidence.

US Corporates – Credit Analyst, TMT

Fitch is seeking a Senior Analyst for coverage of the Telecommunications, Media, and Technology sector based out of our New York, Chicago, or Toronto office.

Qualitative credentials will weigh meaningfully in the selection of the candidate. A healthy sense of intellectual curiosity is critical, along with a willingness and ability to attack and explain topics of analytical complexity. Fitch is a team-oriented work environment, so excellent communication skills are essential, as is a high productivity work-ethic and results oriented mindset.

What We Offer:

• An opportunity to be a lead coverage analyst at a global rating agency.
• A team-oriented work environment.
• Fitch Ratings is a global company with a presence in over 30 countries, offering opportunities to work with diverse teams and clients from around the world.
• Through career advancement, the Senior Analyst is working towards developing a reputation as a thought leader providing the debt markets with high-quality analysis and forward-looking views.
• The Senior Analyst will have the opportunity to develop through both an extensive credit and financial analysis curriculum and working directly with highly experienced sector analysts. Over their career, a successful Senior Analyst can expect responsibility for increasingly complex and high-profile coverage. These responsibilities will ultimately include a market facing role.

We’ll Count on You To:

• Perform quantitative analysis including comprehensive financial statement forecasting, comparable analysis and bankruptcy evaluation;
• Perform qualitative analysis focused on factors such as business models, competitive strengths, management strategy, industry analysis and regulatory considerations;
• Assist lead analysts in developing credit rating recommendations through extensive research and financial modelling support;
• Take responsibility for monitoring and proactively assessing a portfolio of companies, including presenting analysis and opinion recommendations to credit committees;
• Assist in maintaining Fitch’s financial databases;
• Participate in meetings with Technology, Media, Telecom and Business Services industry executive-level management teams to strengthen understanding of their business and industry;
• Support and contribute to research publications for the team and Fitch’s Leveraged Finance initiative.

What You Need to Have:

• Bachelor's degree at minimum, MBA or other advanced degree a plus;
• CFA candidate preferred, CFA/CPA a plus;
• 3 years relevant experience, some coverage or knowledge of the Technology, Media, Telecom or Business Services sectors a plus;
• Advanced English level (verbal and written);
• Capital markets and/or credit analysis experience a plus;
• Strong understanding of 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. 

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• Has some knowledge and/or a keen interest in the Telecommunications, Media, Technology and Business Services industries, including Cell Towers, Satellites, Hardware, Software, Cable/Broadband/Fiber and Advertising sectors;
• Has a professional background in capital markets, credit, financial and/or strategic analysis, plus a solid understanding of financial statements has solid financial statement analysis skills;
• Wants to deepen their exposure to and understanding of the debt capital markets;
• Is a strong team player with the ability to proactively and successfully interact with various stakeholders, both within and outside the organization;
• Has an ultimate career objective of developing a reputation as a credit expert and an industry authority;
• Enjoys critical thinking, including developing and sharing well-reasoned opinions.

Why Fitch?

At Fitch Group, the combined power of our global perspectives is what differentiates us. Our global network of colleagues comes together to accomplish things greater than they ever could alone.

Every team member is essential to our business and each perspective is critical to our success. We embrace a diverse culture that encourages a free exchange of ideas, guaranteeing your voice will be heard and your work will have an impact, regardless of seniority.

We are building incredible things at Fitch and we invite you to join us on our journey.

Fitch Group is a global leader in financial information services with operations in more than 30 countries. Wholly owned by the Hearst Corporation, we are comprised of three main businesses: Fitch Ratings | Fitch Solutions | Fitch Learning.

For more information please visit our websites:  

www.fitchratings.com | www.fitchsolutions.com | www.fitchlearning.com

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 interests 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.

Fitch Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.

FOR NEW YORK ROLES ONLY: Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $100,000 and $110,000. Actual salaries will be determined on an individualized basis and may vary based on factors including but not limited to education, training, experience, past performance, and other job-related factors.  Base pay is one part of Fitch’s total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, long-term incentives, and other benefits sponsored by Fitch. 

Fitch is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.