Job Description

As one of the world’s top three credit ratings agencies, Fitch Ratings plays a critical role in global capital markets by providing 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.

Explore a career at Fitch Ratings and you’ll join a collaborative network of curious minds. Here, our differences are our strengths - in life as well as our work. Together we work with integrity and objectivity to provide clarity to the world’s financial markets. We pride ourselves on our ability to harness the ideas, expertise, and professionalism of our global workforce, which is integral to our continued success. The accessibility and depth of experience of our industry leading analysts, combined with our broad sector credentials, allow us to help market participants make important credit decisions with confidence.

Fitch Ratings is currently seeking a Senior Director  with Fixed Income / Debt Capital Markets (IG and/or Leveraged Finance) and client coverage skills to join our Non-Bank Financial Institutions Business Relationship Management team based out of our New York office. T he candidate will work closely with senior BRM professionals who are responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with non-bank finance borrowers/issuers and having them engage Fitch for new ratings.

About the Team 

Reporting to the managing director of non-bank finance North America, the successful candidate will work with the team to identify opportunities for new ratings and manage a portfolio of non-bank finance companies already rated.

How You’ll Make an Impact:

• Conduct research, develop, prepare, and present marketing messages to external parties highlighting factors that differentiate Fitch and its published ratings and research.
• Oversee preparation of client presentations, market analyses, post-meeting follow-ups, and data gathering for near-term and longer-term initiatives.
• Liaise with other BRM colleagues in New York, San Francisco, Chicago (Banker, PE, and Investor teams), as well as EMEA groups to coordinate firm messaging, target lists, and assist in the development of relationships.

• Actively support Fitch initiatives including Private Credit, promoting Fitch’s opinions, criteria, research and products.

You May be a Good Fit if:

• Minimum of 10+ years’ experience in Debt Capital Markets (IG and/or Leveraged Finance), Coverage, Rating Agency, Corporate Finance, M&A, or Advisory type functions. Fitch will also consider experience gained in Corporate Treasury or on the Buy-Side.
• Ability to travel as required.

• Existing relationships with financial institutions a plus.

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• Proven ability to build and maintain client relationships.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• An energetic, proactive approach.

Why Choose Fitch:

• Hybrid Work Environment: 3 days a week in office required based on your line of business and location
• 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
• Investing in Your Future: Retirement planning and tuition reimbursement programs that empower you to achieve your short and long-term goals
• Promoting Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive healthcare offerings that enable physical, mental, financial, social, and occupational wellbeing
• Supportive Parenting Policies: Family-friendly policies, including a generous global parental leave plan, designed to help you balance career and family life effectively
• Inclusive Work Environment : A collaborative workplace where all voices are valued, with Employee Resource Groups that unite and empower our colleagues around the globe
• Dedication to Giving Back: Paid volunteer days, matched funding for donations and ample opportunities to volunteer in your community

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 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 $150,000 and $200,000 per year. 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.

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