Editor

Fitch Ratings is currently seeking an Editor based out in Monterrey.

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: 

The main objective of the role is to ensure the clarity, coherence, standardization and veracity of Fitch’s publications, that texts are well written, revising their grammar, spelling and syntax, and that they are comprehensible for readers.

• Proofread grammar, spelling and syntax to correct mistakes
• Standardize publications and apply Fitch’s Style
• Revise consistency in data and ensure it is correct
• Correct graphs and tables accordingly to Fitch’s global standards
• Resolve directly with the authors doubts regarding the text (such as data inconsistencies, Fitch’s Style aspects, or unclear ideas)
• Check that graphs and tables are correctly referenced through the text
• Support accuracy and style standards in the publishing process.
• Modify paragraphs to achieve a clearer message for the reader
• Fulfill the function of the ultimate quality guardian prior to the publishing process

You May be a Good Fit if:

• Fluency in spoken and written English
• Excellent writing and spelling
• Specific knowledge of the grammar rules
• Financial editing experience
• Ability to make deep revisions, capability to focus, and detail orientation
• Capability to ensure high-quality in revisions, even in short deadlines
• Ability to work under pressure
• Inquisitiveness and skills to inquire and resolve doubts
• Judgement to apply Fitch’s Style
• Interpersonal skills to correctly approach authors
• Capability to respect the authors’ ideas and writing styles during the editing process
• Advanced knowledge of Word and Excel
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of financial markets, bond/equity markets and the credit ratings industry will be a plus.

What would make you stand out:

• If you have a Bachelor’s degree
• Bachelor in International Relations, Bachelor in Social Studies, Bachelor in Journalism, or Bachelor in Communications.
• At least one year of experience as a proofreader in a daily media or recent graduate with interest in proofreading
• Committed attitude
• Availability during high workload periods
• Service attitude and teamwork
• If you have a lot of drive!

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
• Investing in Your Future: Retirement planning and tuition reimbursement programs that empower you to achieve your short and long-term goals
• Promoting Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive healthcare offerings that enable physical, mental, financial, social, and occupational wellbeing
• Supportive Parenting Policies: Family-friendly policies, including a generous global parental leave plan, designed to help you balance career and family life effectively
• 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. 

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