Associate Director, Financial Institutions

Job ID: 34Position Title: Associate Director, Financial InstitutionsWorking Location: New York, NYEmployment Status: Full-Time RegularRequired Experience: 3 yearsRequired Education: Bachelors DegreeRequired Travel: 30%Job Description
Fitch Ratings is a leading global rating agency committed to providing the world’s credit markets with accurate, timely and prospective credit opinions. Built on a foundation of organic growth and strategic acquisitions, Fitch Ratings has grown rapidly during the past decade gaining market presence throughout the world and across all fixed income markets. Fitch Ratings is dual-headquartered in New York and London, operating offices and joint ventures in more than 50 locations and covering entities in more than 90 countries. Fitch Ratings is a majority owned subsidiary of Fimalac, S.A., an international business support services group headquartered in Paris, France.Essential Functions
This position will involve working with the US Financial Institutions Group on a broad range of company specific and industry topics with a potential focus on analyzing mortgage related companies and other similar enterprises. Depending upon experience, the position may include lead or back-up responsibility for a portfolio of 12 to 15 companies. The Financial Institutions Group encompasses analysis of banks, brokers, asset managers, consumer finance, commercial finance, leasing, credit unions, savings and loans, and mortgage companies.
Primary duties as a lead analyst will include: conducting onsite meetings with company management; performing analysis of key quantitative and qualitative factors; presenting companies to Fitch's internal credit rating committee; communicating ratings and rating rationale to senior management; and writing and publishing research reports. Position will also require active role in assisting in related industry studies. The qualified candidate should have 3+ years of direct experience covering the financial services industry with an emphasis on credit risk. Must be a self-motivated professional who works well in a team environment, must demonstrate strong writing and communication skills, experience with spread sheet creation and analysis, and the ability to handle numerous projects simultaneously.
Fitch Ratings complies with federal, state, and local laws governing employment, and provides equal opportunity to all applicants and employees. All applications will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, and other status protected by applicable laws.
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