Senior Analyst

Senior Analyst – Corporates and Infrastructure Ratings – Brazil 

The Latin American Corporates and Infrastructure team is currently seeking a Senior Analyst based out of our São Paulo or Rio de Janeiro office.

What We Offer:

• An opportunity to be a lead coverage analyst at a global rating agency.
• A team-oriented work environment.
• Fitch Ratings is a global company with a presence in over 30 countries, offering opportunities to work with diverse teams and clients from around the world. 

We’ll Count on You To:

• Work on ratings analysis and research on new and existing transactions, in particular those related to the Energy sector in Brazil.
• Gather and analyze quantitative and qualitative data and legal documents for the purpose of producing ratings, publishing credit reports, and contributing to special research reports.
• Meet with senior management of project sponsors, investment bankers, and financial advisors to produce ratings and reports for general publication.

What You Need to Have:

• 3 to 5 years of project finance or credit-related experience, ideally in the energy sector.
• Previous experience with credit/financial analysis and financial modelling gained in audit companies (Big 4), consulting firms, investment bank, credit research, bank credit department, a rating agency, buy-side credit department, structuring and advisory firms,etc.
• Adequate modeling skills and familiarity with spreadsheet-based financial models.
• Solid writing and verbal communication skills in Portuguese AND English.

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• Spanish language skills.
• CFA candidate at any level; or CFA charter holder
• Ability to read and fully comprehend complex structures and to ask probing questions to issuers and their advisers.
•  Demonstrated ability to lead and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
•  Ability to work to tight deadlines and display a strong degree of flexibility to take on additional responsibilities, as required.

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.

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