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| Bank Ratings Analyst Southern Europe & Benelux - Analyst |
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Fitch has long been the industry leader in the financial institutions sector, providing more ratings worldwide than any other rating agency – on over 3,500 entities and their securities. The firm also provides financial strength and debt ratings for more than 2,500 insurance companies globally. Fitch’s financial institutions’ coverage includes not only banks, but also finance and leasing companies, securities firms and asset management organizations. In addition, the group supports dedicated teams for rating specialized securities such as covered bonds. Because of the firm’s recognized strength in this sector, some banks choose Fitch as their sole rating agency, or opt for Fitch and one other rating agency.
Job Description
We are looking for an analyst to join our financial institutions team based in London, concentrating primarily on the rating of financial institutions in Southern Europe and Benelux. Working in a small team under the supervision of a Senior Director, training will be provided as required, but you will be expected to assume some degree of responsibility at an early stage.
If you are successful in your application, your role will require you to travel across the region and participate in review meetings with senior management at rated institutions, carry out data analysis and bank research, write credit rating reports in English and present credits to a rating committee. You will also be expected to attend rating committees on banks from other geographic areas, and contribute to internal discussions on rating issues.
It is important that you are able to work independently while also being a good team player and be able to cope with time pressure and deadlines, happy to travel (around 20% of working time) and appreciate different cultures.
Specific responsibilties include:
Analyse and interpret published financial statements and maintain Fitch internal financial database.
Closely follow developments at rated institutions, assessing the potential impact on the rated entity and maintaining the relationship with the rated entity.
Regularly meet rated institutions to discuss strategy, performance and risk management with senior management.
Prepare credit rating reports on rated institutions (target of at least 12 per year).
Present credits to internal rating committee.
Follow sector-wide developments and assess their potential impact on rated institutions, participating in the preparation of special reports.
Participate in rating committees for other rated financial institutions.
Participate in internal discussions on sector-wide rating issues. |
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Bachelors
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3 years + |
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English : Speak / Write Fluently
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open-ended |
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unspecified |
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EU National |
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London |
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A good educational background, including strong results at degree level.
A balance of incisive numerical and analytical skills, together with an ability to speak and write concise, fluent English (must have experience in writing essays/reports).
Appropriate post-graduate academic or professional qualifications would be a bonus.
Some evidence of multicultural experience is preferable.
Some knowledge of the Southern European and/or Benelux financial markets would be an advantage.
Ideally you should have gained some relevant experience from within an audit firm or a banking or financial regulatory environment.
Excellent communication skills.
Fluency in an additional language would be a distinct advantage especially Greek, French, Spanish, Dutch, Potuguese or Italian |
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Fitch Ratings is a leading global rating agency. We provide the world's markets with independent, timely and prospective credit opinions and analysis. |
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