Judicature Practice (Bogota, Colombia)

Intern - Judicature Practice (Bogota, Colombia)

Fitch Ratings is currently seeking Intern-Judicature Practice based oyt of our Bogota, Colombia 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, which also includes Fitch Solutions. With dual headquarters in London and New York, Fitch Group is owned by Hearst.

Joining Fitch Ratings in LATAM offers the opportunity to work with the most celebrated credit ratings organization in the region, renowned for its excellence and leadership. We boast a track record of over four decades of experience, with more than 2,000 ratings assigned to Latin American banks, corporates, structured finance, sovereigns and other entities. We cover the most relevant capital markets, showing a deep-rooted understanding of the region's unique financial environment. Our team is committed to innovation and collaboration, providing a dynamic environment where you can make a difference.

How You’ll Make an Impact: 

• Draft and review legal documents, including anti-corruption commitments, certificates of disabilities and incompatibilities, confidentiality agreements, offer acceptance letters, commencement minutes, termination and settlement minutes, payment records, stamp discount authorizations, and compliance reports.
• Review invitations and preliminary studies for participation in minimal amount processes for contracting risk rating services for public entities in Colombia.
• Draft and review service contracts with territorial and decentralized public entities.
• Liaise with headquarters for the approval of legal documents and service contracts, ensuring compliance with the rater's policies and procedures.
• Direct interaction with entities through meetings to coordinate the terms of the risk rating contract.
• Provide support to BRM areas in different projects.

You May be a Good Fit if:

• You are a law student in the process of graduation, requiring judicature practice.
• You are bilingual.
• You have proficiency with platforms such as SECOP and Salesforce.

What Would Make You Stand Out: 

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Why Choose Fitch: 

• Hybrid Work Environment: 2 to 3 days a week in office required based on your line of business and location
• A Culture of Learning & Mobility: Dedicated trainings, leadership development and mentorship programs designed to ensure that your time at Fitch will be a continuous learning opportunity
• Inclusive Work Environment: A collaborative workplace where all voices are valued, with Employee Resource Groups that unite and empower our colleagues around the globe

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. 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 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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