Senior Analyst or Associate Director, Islamic Finance, Jakarta

Senior Analyst or Associate Director, Islamic Finance, Jakarta

Fitch Ratings is a leading provider of credit ratings, commentary, and research. We are currently seeking an experienced analyst (at Senior Analyst level or Associate Director level) based out of our Jakarta office to join our Islamic Finance Group.

Our Islamic Finance Group coordinates all Islamic Finance activities and expertise across various sectors. The team monitors and reports on this rapidly growing sector through specialised research and commentary, as well as criteria development.

What We Offer:

• Join a market thought leader in Islamic Finance.
• Work in an intellectually challenging, analytically rigorous yet supportive environment with a truly global team.
• Variety of work with the ability to cover multiple regions.
• Great development opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in Islamic Finance.
• Enjoy a flexible hybrid working model within a culture that promotes Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

We’ll Count on You To:

Based in Jakarta, you will focus on monitoring and rating new Islamic finance entities and transactions, involving collecting and analyzing portfolio data, reviewing legal documentation, and communicating with counterparties.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in reviewing and completing sukuk templates for new issues or updates.
• Write credit analysis reports and press releases on rated sukuk transactions.
• Provide support in collecting and analysing portfolio data, reviewing legal documentation, and analysing sukuk structure.
• Assist in the development of sukuk rating criteria.
• Collaborate closely with global teams on Islamic institution ratings.
• Attend initial calls with issuers, bankers, and legal teams.
• Help in developing templates for rating Islamic finance entities.
• Conduct and maintain a database for Fitch’s Islamic finance portfolio.
• Monitor and analyse current and new regulations relating to Sukuk and Islamic Finance.
• Support the team on research across a range of industry-relevant topics.

What You Need to Have:

• Strong analytical skills and 3 to 5 years’ experience in credit, bonds, or execution roles.
• Flexibility with time zones and availability for core meetings.
• Experience or willingness to work remotely with a distributed team.
• Strong communication skills for interaction with team members across locations.
• Self-motivation and independence to manage tasks without direct supervision.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Strong team spirit for collaboration.

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• Credit analysis experience.
• Knowledge of the bond market, financial institutions, sukuk, and the Islamic finance sector.
• Modelling, data analysis, and accounting skills.
• Bahasa and Arabic language skills.
• Good organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects.
• A first-rate academic background.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.

Fitch is committed to providing global securities markets with objective, timely, independent, and forward-looking credit opinions. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.