Finance Senior Analyst, M&A and Ventures

Finance Senior Analyst, M&A and Ventures

Fitch Group is currently seeking a Finance Senior Analyst based out of our New York office.

The Finance Senior Analyst will work closely with Fitch’s M&A and Ventures teams to identify and evaluate potential acquisition / investment targets that align with Fitch’s strategic objectives, aid the investment underwriting process, and assist in managing merger value creation activities and the venture portfolio.

What We Offer:

• Ability to work in a highly visible role with management and leadership across the business units and segments
• Opportunity to work in an entrepreneurial environment within an established firm and to grow from within
• Opportunity to identify acquisition targets and execute on M&A transactions
• Opportunity to identify and meet early-stage technology companies

We’ll Count on You To:

• Help identify acquisition / investment opportunities that align with Fitch’s strategic interests and objectives
  • Conduct comprehensive market analysis to deliver actionable insights regarding industry trends, key competitive movements, and internal and external developments that impact M&A and investment decisions
  • Help develop dealflow pipeline of potential acquisitions and venture investments
  • Organize M&A pipeline activities, manage due diligence data rooms, process deal execution documents, and coordinate due diligence and integration activities
  • Track venture investments by peer funds and investment activities on a global scale
• Contribute to investment evaluation and underwriting processes
  • Build and maintain robust financial, operating, and valuation models to evaluate and support potential transactions, including sensitivity, returns and market sizing analyses
  • Create high-quality presentation materials for senior leadership and key stakeholders
  • Compile relevant market research, including synthesis of expert and customer interviews
• Support and monitor acquisition integrations and venture portfolio
  • Help manage integration and value creation activities for acquired businesses
  • Work with portfolio companies to understand and support their priorities / needs
  • Monitor portfolio performance and help prepare quarterly portfolio review presentations
  • Assist with commercial / partnership opportunities between Fitch Group and portfolio companies
• Develop and maintain strong relationships
  • Foster effective cross-functional relationships across various business units to enhance collaboration throughout the investment process

What You Need to Have:

• Exceptional financial modeling, market research, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Highly self-motivated with the ability to work and think independently as well as collaboratively across functions and business units
• Proven ability to perform well in time-sensitive and fast-paced environments
• Highly organized with strong work ethic and interpersonal skills
• 2+ years of investment banking, private equity, and / or corporate development experience

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• Familiarity with Financial Information Services, FinTech and / or Capital Markets highly preferable
• Excellent communication, writing, and presentation skills
• Top performer in previous role(s)

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 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.

FOR NEW YORK ROLES ONLY: Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $120,000 and $140,000 per year. Actual salaries will be determined on an individualized basis and may vary based on factors including but not limited to education, training, experience, past performance, and other job-related factors.  Base pay is one part of Fitch’s total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, long-term incentives, and other benefits sponsored by Fitch. 

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