US Corporates - Credit Analyst, Director - Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals (Chicago) - 47284

Fitch - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Senior

Chicago, IL

Repair and Maintenance

About the position

The Director of Credit Analyst for Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals at Fitch's North American Corporates Group is responsible for leading the analysis of credit quality within the sector. This role requires a combination of quantitative and qualitative analysis, effective communication with industry management, and the ability to present findings to internal and external stakeholders. The position emphasizes teamwork, intellectual curiosity, and a results-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis of key quantitative and qualitative factors influencing credit quality of companies in the Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals sectors
• Develop and maintain comprehensive financial models
• Conduct meetings with industry management teams
• Present analysis of companies to internal credit rating committees
• Communicate rating rationale to external audiences in meetings, conference calls, press releases, and written research reports
• Write timely and effective research on topical issues
• Participate in the evaluation of other credits within Corporates and related credit groups
• Represent Fitch in panel discussions and conferences arranged by industry associations and regulatory bodies
• Mentor junior members of the team

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree at minimum, MBA or other advanced degree a plus
• CFA/CPA or CFA candidate preferred
• 5-10 years relevant experience, some coverage or knowledge of the Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals sector a plus
• Capital markets and/or credit analysis experience a plus
• Expertise in Excel and Word
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to shift fluidly between multiple projects as priorities change
• Ability to excel in a team-oriented environment

Nice-to-haves

• Some knowledge of and a keen interest in learning more about the Healthcare industries
• Professional background in capital markets and/or credit analysis and well-developed financial statement analysis skills
• Desire to deepen their exposure to and understanding of the debt capital markets
• A strong pattern of leadership and the ability to proactively and successfully interact with various stakeholders

Benefits

• Opportunity to be a lead coverage analyst at a global rating agency
• Team-oriented work environment
• Global presence with opportunities to work with diverse teams and clients