Director, Corporate Ratings, Korean Speaking

Fitch Ratings is seeking a Director for Corporates, Infrastructure, and Project Finance Ratings based out of our Korea or Hong Kong 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.

Becoming a member of our Fitch Ratings Asia Pacific team places you at the heart of a best-in-class organization, recognized by InsuranceAsia, FinanceAsia and Corporate Treasurer for its excellence and leadership in the credit rating industry. Our accolades and awards in the region are a testament to our commitment to quality and innovation. As one of our colleagues, you'll engage with a diverse and dynamic community, gaining valuable experience and opportunities for growth in one of the world's largest financial markets.

Want to learn more about a career as a credit analyst at Fitch Ratings? Visit: https://careers.fitch.group/content/Credit-Analysts/

About the Team

The role sits within the APAC Corporates, Infrastructure, and Project Finance (CIPF) Ratings Group and focuses on credit ratings for Korean non-financial corporates across a range of sectors. The successful candidate will join a team with deep expertise in Fitch-rated issuers and broader credit trends, and will contribute to the delivery of high-quality research and rating reports. The role also offers the opportunity to support the continued growth of Fitch’s franchise in the region.

How You'll Make an Impact:

• Assume primary analytical responsibility for a portfolio of issuers across diverse industries. Conduct in-depth credit analysis, including evaluating financial statements and other relevant qualitative and quantitative data.
• Present and defend credit views and recommendations at rating committees and contribute to the timely and accurate preparation of rating reports and rationales
• Prepare detailed research reports, providing analytical insights into key credit issues and trends
• Monitor and interpret developments in the Korean corporate sectors, including regulatory changes, macroeconomic trends, and market dynamics, and assess their credit implications.
• Engage with key stakeholders, including issuers, investors, bankers and regulators, to gather insights and provide expert opinions on credit-related matters. Similarly engage with the media.
• Support the Team Head and the Business and Relationship Management team in outreach work by researching the performance of target companies, preparation of outreach material and participating in external meetings.
• Collaborate with global teams to ensure methodological consistency, analytical rigor, and accuracy across ratings and research outputs.

You May be a Good Fit If:

• 5-10+ years of experience in credit or equity research, corporate banking credit departments, investment banking and/or other relevant corporate finance roles
• Native or fluent written and spoken Korean, with advanced English language skills
• Strong understanding of the Korean corporate sectors, regulatory landscape, and macroeconomic drivers.
• Proven strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and draw well-supported conclusions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with clarity and precision in presenting credit views
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a team, managing multiple projects and deadlines effectively

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• CFA qualification
• Current or prior coverage or knowledge of Korean corporate sectors, including Industrial, TMT and/or Utilities
• Strong ability to formulate and deliver concise opinions, facts and arguments both verbally and in writing

Why Choose Fitch?

• Hybrid Work Environment: 3 days a week in office required
• 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
• Promoting Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive healthcare offerings that enable physical, mental, financial, social, and occupational wellbeing
• Supportive Parenting & Caregiving Policies: Family-friendly policies, including a generous global parental leave plan, designed to help you balance career and family life effectively, and a generous caregiving leave plan.
• Inclusive Work Environment: A collaborative workplace where all voices are valued, with Employee Resource Groups that unite and empower our colleagues around the globe
• Dedication to Giving Back: Paid volunteer days, matched funding for donations and ample opportunities to volunteer in your community

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. 

Fitch Group 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.

For more information please visit our websites:  

www.fitchratings.com | www.fitchsolutions.com | www.fitchlearning.com

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