Senior Analyst, International Public Finance Ratings, Sydney

Fitch Ratings is currently seeking a Senior Analyst in our International Public Finance team based out of our Sydney office.  

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.

At Fitch Ratings, credit analysts play a pivotal role in moving markets, as quality credit analysis is the lifeblood of our organisation. With a legacy of over a century, our unique approach to credit ratings offers unmatched opportunities for professional growth. Embracing a “challenger mindset,” you'll join a team dedicated to innovating service to our clients. Our people-driven analysis thrives on collaboration across all levels and locations, surpassing traditional financial modeling. Lastly, as part of our global community, you'll find inspiration, challenge, and support, with ample opportunities for visibility and influence in the global financial marketplace.

Want to learn more about a career as a credit analyst at Fitch Ratings? Visit: https://careers.fitch.group/content/Credit-Analysts/

About the Team

Fitch’s International Public Finance (IPF) team offers a supportive and inclusive culture with the opportunity to work alongside some of the leading credit analysts from around the world. In this highly visible role, you will have a number of learning opportunities to support your growth within the organisation, and flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle and help you succeed in your career.

How You’ll Make an Impact: 

• Taking analytical responsibility for assigning credit ratings to entities and transactions within Australia, New Zealand and other Asia-Pacific countries within IPF’s coverage. Your strong career experience to date will enable you to identify key risk factors and relevant credit trends in accordance with IPF’s published criteria.
• Effectively writing and publishing comprehensive rating reports on debt issuers and taking a leading role in meetings with management of rated entities.
• Actively participating in credit rating committees for local governments and public sector entities in your allocated region, offering expert insight to support the organisation’s global leading standards for credit commentary and research.
• Representing Fitch to external stakeholders, such as discussing our rating criteria and Fitch’s rating approach with bankers, issuers and investors. You will have regular interaction with a range of fixed income market participants and the media, together with more senior analysts.

You May be a Good Fit if:

• You will already have gained solid experience for 3+ years in an analytical role within a financial services firm, ideally within the public finance sector, although analysts with experience in other sectors will also be considered.
• You will have excellent attention to detail, an analytical mindset, proficiency with Excel and financial modelling, as well as a comprehensive understanding of complex capital structures and financial documentation. This will be supported by your excellent writing and communication skills and your ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Degree educated, ideally within Finance or Public Sector / Economics.
• Fluency in business English is required.

What Would Make You Stand Out: 

• Initiative and leadership skills will assist your career development and open doors for you within the organisation, while also helping to build Fitch’s reputation in the market by always improving our expertise and market offering.
• An ability to work well with peers from different backgrounds and cultures would be beneficial given our global presence and diverse working culture.
• Proactivity in finding ways to work smarter is important at Fitch, to find new and better ways to do things to assist our efficiency and productivity for the ultimate benefit of our stakeholders.

Why Choose Fitch: 

• Hybrid Work Environment: 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
• 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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