Corporate Ratings - TMT. Analyst/Senior Analyst level - Manchester

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Fitch Ratings is currently seeking an Analyst or Senior Analyst in Manchester.

Fitch Ratings' EMEA Corporate group provides public and private ratings of companies and their debt instruments in Western Europe and, increasingly, also in CEE, the CIS, Middle East and Africa. The department employs a team of over 100 credit analysts across Europe. In addition to London, Fitch's largest office, the department has analysts on the ground in Frankfurt, Warsaw, Madrid, Barcelona, Milan, Stockholm and Dubai.

The Corporates group split into six sector teams: Utilities and Transport, Consumer and Healthcare, Natural Resources and Commodities, Industrials, Telecoms, Media and Technology (TMT) and Services, and Real Estate. In addition, a specialist Leveraged Finance team focuses on credits with leveraged capital structures.

The EMEA TMT & Services corporate team covers a wide range of industries, with over 140 public and private credits and 18 analysts - some of which are based in London, with the rest located in Frankfurt, Barcelona, Milan, Paris, Warsaw and Stockholm.

What We Offer:

• excellent sector learning opportunities and ability to become a sector specialist given the exposure to a diverse number of TMT sectors
• daily interaction with a broad selection of EMEA-based corporates from large multinationals to SMEs and sponsor-backed corporate debt issuers
• periodic investor and financial institutions outreach
• being part of a successful and diverse multinational team
• attractive compensation package
• access to training opportunities
• hybrid working week scheme plus flexibility to work from a different location for up to four weeks a year

We'll Count on You To:

• support senior team colleagues with rating processes for a portfolio of credits focusing on TMT sectors interacting with corporate debt issuers and rating advisors, in some cases in collaboration with other corporate sector teams, especially with Leveraged Finance on high-yield bonds or leveraged loan transactions
• monitor news and results flow to identify events or trends which may lead to rating changes
• present and discuss your rating recommendations, ideas and facts effectively in writing and verbally to a rating committee
• deliver quality outputs to internal and external parties within deadlines
• use effective questioning and listening skills in internal credit discussions and those with external constituents
• assist in producing thematic research reports in your coverage sectors
• support senior team colleagues in preparation of presentations to investors and prospect issuers
• conduct work in compliance with all relevant policies and procedures
• be available to travel in EMEA region, primarily in western Europe
• contribute to a team spirit of intelligent and open discussion as well as of cooperation

What You Need to Have:

• independent thought and some experience gained from a corporate credit or corporate finance background in banking, financial services or industry
• solid cash flow modelling skills
• general knowledge of financing instruments and familiarity with financing documentation
• well-developed communication and team work skills
• fluency in all forms of written and spoken English
• time management skills and ability to cope with tight deadlines
• reliability and integrity

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• project management skills to drive rating assignments and research in collaboration with other sector teams
• knowledge of leveraged finance and high-yield structures and financial products
• knowledge of TMT and services sectors
• knowledge of other European languages such as French, Italian or German

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 alone.

Every team member is essential to our business and each perspective is critical to our success. We embrace a diverse culture that encourages a free exchange of ideas, guaranteeing your voice will be heard and your work will have an impact, regardless of seniority.

We are building incredible things at Fitch and we invite you to join us on our 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 our clients to make important credit judgements with confidence.

Fitch Group is a global leader in financial information services with operations in more than 30 countries. Wholly owned by the Hearst Corporation, we are comprised of three main businesses: Fitch Ratings | Fitch Solutions | Fitch Learning.

For more information please visit our websites:

www.fitchratings.com | www.fitchsolutions.com | www.fitchlearning.com

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 interests 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 Group 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.