Intern- GIG

Intern – GIG – Brazil

Fitch LATAM GIG is seeking an Intern based out of our Sao Paulo office.

Fitch At Fitch, we have an open culture where employees are able to exchange ideas and perspectives, throughout the organization, irrespective of their seniority. Your voice will be heard allowing you to have a real impact. We embrace diversity and appreciate authenticity encouraging an environment where employees can be their true selves. Our inclusive and progressive approach helps us to keep a balanced perspective.  Fitch is also committed to supporting its employees by advancing conversations around diversity, equity and inclusion.  Fitch’s Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) have been established by employees who have joined together as a workplace community based on similar backgrounds or life experiences.  Fitch’s ERGs are available to connect employees with others within the organization to offer professional and personal support. 

About the role:

Fitch Ratings is seeking one undergraduate student to work within the Global Infrastructure Group (GIG). The position will provide exposure to the Transportation Sector in Latin America. The person who takes this role is expected to work 30 hours per week and Fitch is willing to work around course schedules for current students. The position is for Fitch's office in Sao Paulo – 3 days per week in the office, 2 days per week home office, to be defined.

What We Offer:

• The Global Infrastructure and Project Finance Group (aka GIG) covers approximately 800 credits primarily across transportation (airports, toll roads, seaports and rail), energy (thermal and renewable power, oil & gas and transmission), social infrastructure, sports facilities and UK whole business securitization.
• The group comprises approximately 80 analysts, based in Fitch’s offices in New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Austin, London, Madrid, Milan, Sao Paulo, Bogota, Monterrey, Mexico City, Hong Kong, Singapore and Sydney.

We’ll Count on You To:

• Collecting, analyzing and comparing operating and market data impacting our portfolio of rated credits
• Consolidating data for peer tables, sector analysis, special reports, etc.
• Inputting historical data into Fitch’s internal database 
• Supporting analysts with committee documentation and credit specific or sector’s research.

What You Need to Have:

• Undergraduate student of Economics or Business Administration, is preferred, coursing the 5th or 6th semester
• Advanced Level of spoken and written English; Spanish is a plus
• Thorough familiarity with Excel spreadsheets.
• Familiarity with Financial Analysis and Principles of Financial Accounting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Strong organizational skills.

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• Some managerial experience is desirable.
• Solid writing and verbal communication skills in English and Portuguese.  Spanish will be a plus.

Why Fitch?

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 offer 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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