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via Fitch Group posted_at: 21 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
US Public Finance - Senior Analyst, Local Governments - San Francisco Fitch Ratings is seeking a senior analyst with 3-5 years of public finance or related experience... The primary responsibilities of the successful candidate will be to focus on the analysis and rating of tax supported bonds and issuers in the United States. What We Offer: • The opportunity to provide insightful, objective and timely commentary to investors within the ever-changing US Public Finance - Senior Analyst, Local Governments - San Francisco

Fitch Ratings is seeking a senior analyst with 3-5 years of public finance or related experience...

The primary responsibilities of the successful candidate will be to focus on the analysis and rating of tax supported bonds and issuers in the United States.

What We Offer:
• The opportunity to provide insightful, objective and timely commentary to investors within the ever-changing US municipal market.
• Fitch Ratings is a global company with a presence in over 30 countries, offering opportunities to work with diverse teams and clients from around the world.

We’ll Count on You To:
• Provide high quality, accurate independent, objective and forward-looking rating analysis and research on new and existing local governments in the Western U.S.
• Ability to gather and analyze quantitative and qualitative data for the purpose of producing ratings, publishing credit reports, and contributing to special research reports as assigned.
• Evaluate credit structures, identify relevant municipal credit trends and highlight these trends through industry updates and market-focused reports.
• High ethical standards and adherence to all Fitch policies, procedures, criteria, the Code of Ethics and all applicable laws and regulations.
• Develop an understanding of Fitch’s analytical rating criteria and credit rating process.
• Maintain surveillance of assigned portfolio of credits.

What You Need to Have:
• Bachelors or master’s degree in public administration, political science, economics, finance of business preferred.
• Proven credit and analytical skills gained in banking credit department, rating agency, buy-side credit department.
• Strong understanding of US local governments, quantitative methods and general finance concepts.
• Solid writing and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Word and Excel.
• Ability to comprehend bond documents and ask probing questions to issuers and their advisers.
• Demonstrated ability to interact professionally with government issuers, financial advisers, and other rating process intermediaries.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and handle multiple tasks.
• Flexibility to take on additional responsibilities.
• Proven commitment to teamwork and ability to engage and collaborate in a diverse workplace.

What Would Make You Stand Out:
• Intellectual Curiosity
• Motivated Self-starter
• Excel Power user
• Knowledge of Python

Why Fitch?

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 is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

FOR NEW YORK AND CALIFORNIA ROLES ONLY: Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $85,000 and $100,000. Actual salaries will be determined on an individualized basis and may vary based on factors including but not limited to education, training, experience, past performance, and other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of Fitch’s total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, long-term incentives, and other benefits sponsored by Fitch.

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via LinkedIn posted_at: 1 day agoschedule_type: Full-time
Fitch Group is currently seeking a legal Counsel to manage certain legal matters in relation to Fitch Group’s business operations in North America. This role reports to one of Fitch Group’s Deputy General Counsels. What We Offer... • Ability to work in a highly visible role with management and leadership across the business • Opportunity to work within an established firm and grow from within We’ll Count On You To • Provide legal support Fitch Group is currently seeking a legal Counsel to manage certain legal matters in relation to Fitch Group’s business operations in North America. This role reports to one of Fitch Group’s Deputy General Counsels.

What We Offer...
• Ability to work in a highly visible role with management and leadership across the business
• Opportunity to work within an established firm and grow from within

We’ll Count On You To
• Provide legal support (including the review of fee agreements and NDAs) for various credit analyst groups in Fitch Ratings and the corresponding business relationship management groups.
• Support other operational functions of Fitch Group which will depend upon the specialist expertise of the candidate.

What You Need To Have
• Financial Services regulation and/or litigation experience
• Structured Finance or Financial Services with business level fluency in Spanish and/or Portuguese.
• Admitted Attorney in a US state or equivalent jurisdiction
• At least 5 years of post-admission relevant experience in private practice or working in-house at a financial services institution
• Fluency in English is required

What Would Make You Stand Out
• Experience in a multinational organization preferred
• Experience in capital markets related legal support preferred
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Organized with good attention to details
• Ability to exercise sound judgement and escalate issues appropriately
• Strong team player, collaborative and flexible approach required
• Excellent ability to multi-task/work efficiently

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.

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
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