Job Description

Associate Director, International Public Finance

International Public Finance (IPF) is currently seeking an Associate Director (credit analyst) based out of our London office.

IPF is responsible for assigning and maintaining international credit ratings on public entities and their debt issues worldwide. The Group is split into three areas: APAC, EMEA and Latin America. In EMEA (offices in London, Barcelona, Frankfurt, Madrid, Milan, Paris and Warsaw with 25+ analysts), the Group currently maintains more than 230 ratings on local and regional governments and government related entities, including public entities in sectors such as social housing, public transportation, health care, higher education, specialised financial vehicles, as well as any entity that has a public policy mission.

What We Offer:

• The candidate will gain in-depth knowledge across a range of government-related entities, primarily UK social housing providers but also in healthcare, higher education and public transport.
• Frequent interaction with the rest of the team across EMEA and globally
• Many opportunities to broaden network across Fitch by joining special projects, joining ERGs

We\'ll Count on You To:

• Monitoring a portfolio of public-finance issuer ratings, preparation of rating committee documentation and leading and discussing credit analyses in rating committees
• Writing and publishing comprehensive rating reports on individual issuers as well as sector-specific research and insightful commentary
• Preparing and leading management meetings with the executives of rated entities
• Externally presenting the criteria and sector approach to potential issuers/rating advisors helping to network and make connections across sectors

What You Need to Have:

• Previous financial or credit analysis experience
• Strong analytical skills, writing and communication skills
• Degree educated, ideally within Finance or Public Sector / Economics or, experience in lieu
• Proficient knowledge of standard business software

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• Good knowledge of the UK public sector; knowledge of social housing providers, hospitals, higher education will be a plus
• Another language would be a plus as the team covers issuers in many different countries

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 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 our clients to make important credit judgements with confidence.

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.

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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.

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