Associate Director, ESG-BRM, London

Associate Director, ESG-BRM, London

ESG-BRM is currently seeking an Associate Director based out of our London office.

This exciting role is based within the Business & Relationship Management (BRM) department reporting to a Senior Director, focusing on ESG business development.

The Associate Director position is within the EMEA Corporates BRM Team, which is responsible for the growth and development of the ESG products portfolio.

What We Offer:

• Sustainable Finance is an area of Finance that has expanded rapidly over the past 10 years. Fitch / Sustainable Fitch are at the very heart of this, with high quality Credit and or ESG opinions that are used by Issuers and valued by Investors.
• This role and the team within it are fully aligned with Fitch’s strategic vision.
• Position ourselves to compete in new markets and maximize first mover advantage.
• Significantly increase our ratings coverage through compelling marketing efforts and superior relationship management.

We’ll Count on You To:

• Work closely with the senior business originators and other team members in the EMEA region to implement Fitch’s business strategy and initiatives relating to ESG ratings, Second Party Opinions, Transition Assessments and other ESG related services.
• Researching and prospecting new ESG Rating, SPO and Transition Assessment targets for the EMEA Issuer team
• Execute and/or support various outreach initiatives (conferences, seminars, webinars, analyst meetings etc) to strengthen Fitch’s market visibility on ESG
• Creative idea development for new marketing angles

What You Need to Have:

• The successful candidate will have a background and experience in ESG, developed either in an ESG or credit rating agency, an Investment Firm or a debt capital market role.
• A keen interest in Environmental, Social and Governance matters
• English language skills are essential - ability to travel as required

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• Ability to effectively communicate with senior management and market participants on ESG, sustainable finance and other important industry issues
• Track record in developing new business and growing revenue streams for new products
• An energetic self-starter and team player who is capable and articulate with good interpersonal skills

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.

Every team member is essential to our business and each perspective is critical to our success. 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.

We are building incredible things at Fitch and we invite you to join us on our journey.

Fitch Ratings is a leading provider of credit ratings, commentary and research. Dedicated to providing value beyond the rating through independent and prospective credit opinions, Fitch ratings offers global perspectives shaped by strong local market experience and credit market expertise. The additional context, perspective and insights we provide have helped fund a century of growth and enables our clients to make important credit judgements with confidence.

Fitch Group is a global leader in financial information services with operations in more than 30 countries. Wholly owned by the Hearst Corporation, we are comprised of three main businesses: Fitch Ratings | Fitch Solutions | Fitch Learning.

For more information please visit our websites:  

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

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. 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 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.

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