US Corporates - Credit Analyst, Director - Leveraged Finance - Chicago

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US Corporates - Credit Analyst, Director - Leveraged Finance

Fitch is seeking a Director for a legal research role within its U.S. Corporates Group. The candidate will work directly with the Head of U.S. Leveraged Finance. The ideal candidate will have legal background and strong analytical skills. Deep understanding of loan and bond documentation and legal structures is key.

What We Offer:

• Fitch is a team-oriented work environment, so excellent communication skills are essential, as is a high productivity work-ethic and results oriented mindset
• An opportunity to lead high visibility research and analysis at a global rating agency
• A role and platform that helps the debt capital markets make more informed decisions via timely, insightful and forward-looking rating actions and research

We’ll Count on You To:

• Author insightful research on topics such as covenant structures, impact of documentation on credit profiles and creditor recoveries, as well as general trends in legal documentation related to corporate debt
• Performing analysis of key quantitative and qualitative factors influencing credit quality for individual entities
• Communicate analysis to external audiences (primarily institutional investors, sell-side analysts and media) in meetings, conference calls, press releases and written research reports
• Conduct and/or participate in meetings with Leverage Finance industry management teams
• Convey the value proposition of Fitch Leveraged Finance research to investors
• Participate in the evaluation of other credits within Corporates, as well as other related credit groups
• Supervise and mentor junior staff on a project-by-project basis to efficiently grow the research portfolio

You Need to Have:

• Experience practicing law at a law firm
• MBA, CFA/CPA a plus
• 5-10 years relevant experience, preferably in capital markets/leveraged finance
• Capital markets and/or credit analysis experience a plus
• Superior analytical, quantitative, and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as ability to work well within a team
• Strong motivation to lead and write research reports
• Flexibility and adaptability as priorities