Senior Director, Credit Commentary & Research, Hong Kong or Singapore

Credit Commentary & Research (CCR) is a global cross-sector credit research team responsible for Fitch Ratings’ Macro-Credit and Fitch Wire research products. This includes long-form cross-sector reports on key credit themes and partnering with ratings analysts to publish timely, short-form analysis on topical issues of significant interest to investors. We are a part of Fitch Ratings’ Risk department and report to the Chief Credit & Risk Officer. We have analysts in New York, Toronto, London and Hong Kong.

 

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced financial and macro research professional with deep analytical experience, a track record of credit research execution, product innovation and strong communications skills. This person will be responsible for the CCR team’s Asia-Pacific research across sectors including sovereigns, corporates and financial institutions. They should have a passion for financial research and a drive for product development and innovation. Working collaboratively with ratings analysts across sectors is an essential component to the position. The role does not come with managerial responsibilities and can be based in either Singapore or Hong Kong. They will report to the Head of CCR based in New York.

 

We Will Count on You To:

• Be responsible for APAC Fitch Wire and macro-credit/cross-sector research, ensuring delivery against objectives and alignment with strategic priorities as set by the Head of CCR. This includes responsibility for product innovation and quality control
• Drive APAC macro-credit/cross-sector research content. Be responsible for forming our APAC cross-sector credit views, including via the quarterly China Credit Brief report.
• Identify key APAC credit themes/risks and execute research projects independently and through the direction of the Head of CCR. This will require building and maintaining strong working relationships with key stakeholders
• Coordinate with other members of the CCR team to help develop and drive research themes and ideas within the wider company
• Identify research gaps in our output, especially for macro-credit themes that require coordination across groups
• Drive new research product innovations based on feedback from key stakeholders

 

What You Need to Have:

• Deep analytical experience with a ratings agency, research firm, sell-side or buy-side investment firm

• Versatile research analyst with top-down, cross-sector publication
• A track record of driving research outcomes, including idea generation and product innovation within the financial industry
• Ability to build relationships and work collaboratively in a consensus culture
• Ability to think laterally and work as a cross-sector/cross-geography analyst

 

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• A deep and diverse track record of publishing financial/credit research that demonstrates strong macro knowledge with a high degree of sectoral versatility
• Samples of past research/analysis with examples of driving a new research product from idea to execution
• Passion for financial research (including sell-side, buy-side, ratings agency, independent research firm) with a strong interest in research innovation
• Fluent/strong English is essential
• Fluency in Mandarin an advantage but not necessary

 

What We Offer:

• Hybrid Work Environment: 3 days a week in office required
• 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: 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

 

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