Credit Analyst - Senior Analyst/AD- Corporate Ratings (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods) - London

Credit Analyst - Senior Analyst/AD- Corporate Ratings (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods) - London

Requisition ID: 47916

Business Unit: Fitch Ratings

Category: Credit Analysis & Research

Location: London, GB

Date Posted: Apr 2, 2025

Fitch Ratings is currently seeking a Senior Analyst or Associate Director on our Corporate Ratings team based out of our London 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.

About the Team

Fitch Ratings’ EMEA Corporate group provides public and private ratings of companies and their debt instruments in Western Europe and, increasingly, also in CEE, the Middle East and Africa.

How You’ll Make an Impact:

• Support and lead rating processes for a portfolio of credits focusing on consumer-oriented sectors interacting with corporate debt issuers and rating advisors, including in collaboration with other corporate sector teams.
• Present and discuss your rating recommendations, ideas and facts effectively in writing and verbally to a rating committee.
• Deliver quality outputs to internal and external parties within deadlines using effective questioning and listening skills.
• Initiate and assist in producing thematic research reports in your coverage sectors.
• Participate in investor and prospective issuers outreach.
• Keep fully up to date with market/industry developments and proactively manage your rating portfolio in response to credit events.

You May be a Good Fit if you have:

• 4-6 years of work experience with financial institutions.
• Independent thought and solid corporate credit analysis skills, backed by a multi-year corporate finance background in banking, financial services, or industry.
• Strong cash flow modeling skills.
• Knowledge of financing instruments and familiarity with financing documentation.

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• Knowledge of retail or consumer products industries.
• Knowledge of leveraged finance and high-yield finance products project management.
• Skills to drive rating assignments and research in collaboration with other sector teams.
• Knowledge of other European languages such as French, German, or Italian.

Why Choose Fitch:

• Hybrid Work Environment: 3 days a week in office, with the option to work from home the other two days of the week.
• A Culture of Learning & Mobility: Dedicated trainings, leadership development and mentorship programs.
• Investing in Your Future: Retirement planning and tuition reimbursement programs.
• Promoting Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive healthcare offerings.
• Supportive Parenting Policies: Family-friendly policies, including a generous global parental leave plan.
• Inclusive Work Environment: A collaborative workplace where all voices are valued.
• Dedication to Giving Back: Paid volunteer days and matched funding for donations.

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 or any appearance of a conflict of interest.

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.