US Corporates - Credit Analyst, Industrials & Transportation - Monterrey

US Corporates - Credit Analyst, Industrials & Transportation - Monterrey

Requisition ID: 47216

Business Unit: Fitch Ratings

Category: Credit Analysis & Research

Location: Monterrey, MX

Date Posted: Oct 11, 2024

At Fitch, we have an open culture where employees are able to exchange ideas and perspectives, throughout the organization, irrespective of their seniority. Your voice will be heard allowing you to have a real impact. We embrace diversity and appreciate authenticity encouraging an environment where employees can be their true selves. Our inclusive and progressive approach helps us to keep a balanced perspective.

US Corporates – Credit Analyst, Industrials & Transportation

Fitch is seeking a Credit Analyst for the Industrials & Transportation team in the Corporate Finance group, in our Monterrey office.

Qualitative credentials will weigh meaningfully in the selection of the candidate. A healthy sense of intellectual curiosity is critical, along with a willingness and ability to attack and explain topics of analytical complexity. Fitch is a team-oriented work environment, so excellent communication skills are essential, as is a high productivity work-ethic and results oriented mindset.

What We Offer:

• An opportunity to be a lead coverage analyst at a global rating agency.
• A team-oriented work environment.
• Fitch Ratings is a global company with a presence in over 30 countries.
• Through career advancement, the Analyst is working towards developing a reputation as a thought leader.
• The Analyst will have the opportunity to develop through both an extensive credit and financial analysis curriculum.

We’ll Count on You To:

• Perform quantitative analysis including comprehensive financial statement forecasting, comparable analysis, and bankruptcy evaluation.
• Perform qualitative analysis focused on factors such as business models, competitive strengths, management strategy, industry analysis, and regulatory considerations.
• Assist lead analysts in developing credit rating recommendations through extensive research and financial modelling support.
• Take responsibility for monitoring and proactively assessing a small portfolio of companies.
• Assist in maintaining Fitch’s financial database.
• Participate in meetings with Industrial and Transportation industry executive-level management teams.
• Support and contribute to research publications for the team and Fitch’s Leveraged Finance initiative.

What You Need to Have:

• Bachelor's degree at minimum, MBA or other advanced degree a plus.
• 1-2+ years relevant experience, some coverage or knowledge of the Industrials and Transportation sectors a plus.
• Advanced English level (verbal and written).
• Capital markets and/or credit analysis experience a plus.
• Strong understanding of Excel and Word.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to shift fluidly between multiple projects as priorities change.
• Ability to excel in a team-oriented environment.

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• Has some knowledge of and/or a keen interest in learning more about the Industrials and Transportation sectors.
• Has a professional background in capital markets, credit, financial and/or strategic analysis.
• Wants to deepen their exposure to and understanding of the debt capital markets.
• Is a strong team player with the ability to proactively and successfully interact with various stakeholders.
• Has an ultimate career objective of developing a reputation as a credit expert.
• Enjoys critical thinking, including developing and sharing well-reasoned opinions.

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. 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.

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.

Fitch is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.