US Corporates - Credit Analyst, Director - Legal - Leveraged Finance - New York

About the position

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. With our expertise, we are not only creating data and information, but also producing timely insights from every angle to influence decision making in this ever changing and highly competitive market. We have a relentless hunger to innovate and unlock the power of human insights and to drive value for our customers. There has never been a better time to make an impact and we invite you to join us on this journey.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Perform 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

Requirements

• 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 change
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to excel in a team-oriented environment
• Employee management experience a plus
• Expertise in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word

Nice-to-haves

• Meaningful practicing experience at a law firm
• You love ideating and writing research
• You are an objective-driven self-starter who is looking for a role with substantial entrepreneurial potential
• Deep understanding of and a keen interest in analyzing capital structures
• Background in capital markets and/or credit analysis and well-developed corporate finance skills
• Experience executing on research projects - from idea generation through writing and presenting at industry events and in media
• 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

Benefits

• Base pay rates for the role will be between $150,000 and $210,000
• Total compensation package may include commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, long-term incentives, and other benefits