Latam Corporates - Santiago de Chile - Fitch Ratings

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LATAM Corporates - Credit Analyst, Associate Director


Requisition ID:45853
Business Unit:

Fitch Ratings
Category:Credit Analysis & Research
Location:Santiago, CL
Date Posted:Jul 13, 2023- At Fitch, we have an open culture where employees are able to exchange ideas and perspectives, throughout the organization, irrespective of their seniority.

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There has never been a better time to make an impact and we invite you to join us on this 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 you to make important credit judgments with confidence.

LATAM Corporates - Credit Analyst, Associate Director - Chile

Fitch is seeking an Associate Director for coverage of our Chile Corporate Ratings Team.

What We Offer**:

• A role and platform that helps to make informed decisions via timely, insightful and forwardlooking rating actions and research
• 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
• A teamoriented work environment

We'll Count on You To:

• Undertake, as a Primary or Secondary Analyst, credit ratings on new rating mandates as well as monitoring of existing ratings with adherence to Fitch criteria and processes, and local regulation requirements
• Provide active support to other senior members of the team in data collection, macro/microeconomic research, peer comparisons, internal tools, among other operational tasks
• Actively participate in rating committees, offering your opinion and insight
• Closely follow market developments surrounding rated transactions and issuers; taking necessary rating action where required.
• Maintain contact with issuers, regulator(s) and related market constituents
• Conduct regular Issuer/Sector/Market research to assist with your analysis and compile rating reports and committee packages
• Participate in internal discussions on sectorwide credit issues that could lead to publication of research reports
• Publish external research (including issuer reports, special sector reports, presentations)
• Maintain files in accordance with internal policies in relation to meetings, committee documentation and external correspondence
• Assist in external outreach or take responsibility where required
• Financial data entry and maintain uptodate databases/systems

What You Need to Have:

• A minimum of 4 years of solid relevant credit experience working in another credit rating agency, bank/investment bank, regulator, investment manager (or similar institution) or consultancy/accounting firm. Bachelor's Degree with a specialty in Finance, Economics or Accounting is desired
• Deep understanding of macroeconomic variables as well as of financial statements and ratio analysis
• Proficiency in use of Excel/Word/PowerPoint
• Ability to analyze Corporates in depth for the purpose of assigning credit ratings, strong understanding of qualitative and quantitative Corporate risk.
• Strong analytical, quantitative and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Resourcefulness in terms of managing challenges associated with data collection and analysis
• Confident and articulate in communicating with internal/external constituents, with strong business English writing skills and oral communication skills
• Demonstrable inquisitive, broadminded and forwardthinking analytical nature, with international perspectives in relation to credit matters
• Selfmotivated and enthusiastic
• Able to work independently yet contribute to team objectives
• Ability to shift fluidly between multiple projects as priorities cha