Us Corporates - Credit Analyst, Director - Middle Market/Private Debt Leveraged Finance - Toronto

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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.

US Corporates - Credit Analyst, Director - Middle Market/Private Debt Leveraged Finance

Fitch US Corporates Group is currently seeking a Director within the Middle Market/Private Debt team based out of our New York/Chicago/Toronto office.

What We Offer

• A role and platform that helps lenders to Middle Market issuers make better informed decisions via timely, insightful and forward-looking rating actions and research.
• An opportunity to contribute to Fitch’s increasing presence in the rapidly growing Middle Market/Private Debt sector.
• A fast-paced, team-oriented work environment… Excellent communication skills are essential, as is a high productivity work-ethic and results oriented mindset.

We’ll Count On You To

• Communicate with investors and sell-side counterparties to further explain research findings, grow Fitch’s brand awareness and generate ideas for new research topics in Middle Market/Private Credit/Direct Lending.
• Further build out Fitch’s existing suite of research on Middle Market/Private Debt topics which targets Fitch’s external audience of institutional investors, private equity sponsors, private debt funds, CLO managers and credit hedge funds;
• Manage junior staff on a project-by-project basis to efficiently grow the research portfolio;
• Perform data analysis of key quantitative and qualitative factors influencing the Middle Market and credit profiles of borrowers in support of new research;

What You Need To Have

• 5-10 years of relevant experience;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Ability to shift fluidly between multiple projects as priorities change;
• CFA and/or MBA a plus;
• Ability to excel in a team-oriented environment;
• Bachelor's degree required;
• Expertise in Microsoft Excel;
• Employee management experience a plus.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and organizational skills;

What Would Make You Stand Out

• A deep understanding of and a keen interest in Middle Market Lending and/or Private Credit;
• A background in capital markets and/or credit analysis and well-developed corporate finance skills;
• An objective-driven self-starter who is looking for a role with substantial entrepreneurial potential;
• Outstanding interpersonal skills displayed by a strong pattern of leadership and the ability to proactively and successfully interact with various stakeholders, both within and outside of the organization.
• Experience executing on research projects – from idea generation through writing and presenting at industry events and in media;

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 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.

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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.

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