Analyst

Sustainable Fitch is currently seeking an Analyst to join its ESG Ratings team, based Toronto

Powered by the human insight that has differentiated Fitch for over 100 years, Sustainable Fitch combines experience and heritage with the best ESG information available in the market today. Our suite of solutions provides a much-anticipated, single source for the ESG focused financial community with tools, data, research and insights under one holistic, modular, user-friendly ESG investing umbrella. Sustainable Fitch is a Fitch Solutions Company.

Working at Sustainable Fitch provides the opportunity to engage with sustainability-focused financial analysis within a globally recognized ratings organization. You'll be part of a team dedicated to assessing the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) impacts of investment decisions, shaping the future of sustainable finance. This role allows you to drive positive change by integrating ESG considerations into credit ratings and research.

How You’ll Make an Impact: 

•  Understand and apply Sustainable Fitch’s ESG analytical methodologies and become familiar with the company’s approach to assessing the sustainability impact associated with a broad range of business activities.
• Carry out and deliver high-quality, timely, focused written analysis on a suite of products related to the ESG characteristics and performance of entities and debt issuances. Output should be supported by well-construed arguments, backed by verified factual data.
• Keep up to date with ESG trends globally, both regulatory and sector specific.
• Interact with colleagues globally to leverage knowledge, gain international experience and establish good working relationships.

You May be a Good Fit if:

•  Strong command of English.
• Degree in a discipline with a technical background related to any environmental science, social risk or governance-themed disciplines, or economics/business/finance.
• About two to three years’ experience in ESG and knowledge/application of current ESG market themes and regulation, as well as international taxonomies for sustainable activities.
• Energy/utilities as a desired sector.
• Basic financial literacy. Capable of working with data.
• Have strong analytical and critical thinking skills and good attention to detail and comfortable working with and drawing conclusions from data. Attention to detail.
• Strong team player with excellent inter-personal skills.
• Self-starter that shows initiative and know how to manage and prioritize his/her time.

What Would Make You Stand Out: 

• Passion for ESG and thorough knowledge of international taxonomies.
• Financial flair and a keen interest in credit, fixed income and industry analysis with certain understanding of financial statements. 
• Microsoft Office skills, including Excel and Word, and ability to work with proprietary models and internal analytical tools.
• Language skills. In addition to English, fluency in other languages that include, but not limited to, Spanish, Russian, Mandarin, Japanese, Korean, German and Nordic languages.

Why Choose Fitch: 

• Hybrid Work Environment: 2 to 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
• Investing in Your Future: Retirement planning and tuition reimbursement programs that empower you to achieve your short and long-term goals
• 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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