At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to analyse structured finance transactions and provide insights that shape the market.
- Company: Fitch Ratings, a leading global credit ratings agency with over 100 years of expertise.
- Benefits: Hybrid work model, professional development, and family-friendly policies.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with opportunities for mentorship and community involvement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in global finance while growing your analytical skills.
- Qualifications: Undergraduate degree in finance or related field; experience in financial analysis preferred.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
Fitch Ratings is currently seeking a Credit Analyst to join our Australia/New Zealand Structured Finance and Covered Bonds team, based out of our Sydney office. 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.
At Fitch Ratings, credit analysts play a pivotal role in moving markets, as quality credit analysis is the lifeblood of our organization. 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.
The Australian Structured Finance (SF) and Covered Bonds (CVB) team is currently a team of 15 analysts covering all asset classes in Australian and New Zealand SF and CVB.
What We Offer:
- Join an experienced team
- Exposure to majority of issuers in the market
- Variety of work with ability to work on multiple asset classes
- Great development opportunity for someone looking to start or continue to develop their career in SF/CvB.
How You'll Make an Impact:
- Rating new transactions, including looking at new asset classes and issuers.
- Ensure all structured finance transactions/CvB programmes are reviewed on a continuous 12-month schedule.
- Performing data analysis in excel.
- Executing Fitch generated models.
- Prepare high-quality analytical documentation and present findings in committee meetings.
- Provide timely commentary on market and transaction performance.
- Manage queries from issuers/bankers/investors.
- Participate in originator/servicer review meetings.
- Contribute to ad hoc projects, reporting, and authoring of reports.
You May be a Good Fit if Have:
- Undergraduate degree in finance related discipline; candidates with Science or Engineering background will also be considered.
- For Analyst level: A minimum of 18 months experience at a financial institution working in the mortgage or asset finance departments.
- For Senior Analyst and Associate Director level: a minimum of 3-5 years structured finance experience.
- Intermediate excel skills with knowledge of following functionality [vlookup(), sumif(), if(), index(), match() etc.].
- Strong time management skills and a high level of attention to detail.
- An analytical individual who enjoys working with spreadsheets to generate a solution/result.
What Would Make You Stand Out:
- Analytical Curiosity and Problem-Solving.
- Expertise in Structured Finance.
- Previous credit experience.
Why Choose Fitch:
- Hybrid Work Environment: 3 days a week in office required.
- A Culture of Learning & Mobility.
- Supportive Parenting Policies.
- Inclusive Work Environment.
- Dedication to Giving Back.
At Fitch, AI is embedded in how we work every day - supporting smarter decision-making, streamlining workflows, and enabling new ways to create value for our business and clients. We're looking for colleagues who are comfortable operating in an AI-enabled environment.
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.
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