Senior Market Research Associate

Senior Market Research Associate (Direct Lending)

The Senior Market Research Associate role is housed within the U.S. Corporate Finance Business Relationship Management (BRM) group based in New York.

The candidate will be a key member of the team. The candidate will work closely with a senior team of experienced leveraged finance, private debt, direct lending, investment grade and industry-focused business development professionals with the goal to market Fitch Ratings services.

What We Offer:

• Exposure to many facets of Direct Lending and Private Credit including Corporate Credit, Project Finance, Private IG and Private Placements
• Dynamic work environment – with the ability to learn in detail about the private capital markets including investment strategies, debt structures, sources of capital and growth drivers in private credit
• Client facing opportunities – working directly with Asset Managers, Insurance Investors, Private Placements Bankers, etc.

We’ll Count on You To:

• The candidate will be responsible for tracking the Direct Lending PMR portfolio including key tracking fields such as Sponsor, EBITDA, Leverage, Industry, etc.
• The candidate will also be the primary contact for entering formal ratings requests into internal workflow portals, preparing Engagement Letters, managing timely billings on new and surveillance credits by working directly with Revenue and Billing team
• The candidate will support the senior members of the US Corporate Finance BRM Team in managing and developing Fitch’s relationships both internally and externally. Working closely with BRM, Analytical, Operations, Revenue & Billing, and Investor Development teams
• Work closely with Middle Office on tracking PMR timelines, documentation and follow ups, rating diligence correspondence etc.
• The candidate will be responsible for research, development, and preparation of marketing materials under guidance from senior members of the team. Individual must be self-sufficient and adept at putting together PowerPoint presentations and working with Excel spreadsheets
• The role requires a basic understanding of the debt capital markets, private credit landscape and ratings business. Some exposure to corporate credit analysis is helpful 

What You Need to Have:

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably with a degree in business, finance or economics with strong academic background
• Self-starter who can understand objectives, work independently and is highly motived
• Ability to analyze and evaluate data demonstrated through marketing materials
• Fluency in PowerPoint & Excel skills and ability to create content / marketing materials, such as pitch decks, proposals, and presentations, that highlight Fitch’s expertise and capabilities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Team oriented, with an ability to effectively build relationships both externally and internally. Work closely with Analytical and other cross-functional teams to support business development efforts
• High level of focus on work quality and attention to detail
• 2-4 years of relevant work experience, knowledge of CLOs or Structured Finance is a plus

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• Resourceful – Taking the initiative in anticipating/solving problems
• Organized – being able to quickly produce data / financial metrics / ratings levels / deal info from databases being maintained (by said SMRA)
• Positive / Optimistic attitude

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.

FOR NEW YORK ONLY: Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $85,000 and $100,000. 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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