Analyst

Analyst – Banks– Monterrey

Fitch Ratings is seeking an Analyst to join its Banks group in Monterrey.

As one of the world’s top three credit ratings agencies, Fitch Ratings plays a critical role in global capital markets by providing supplementary credit analysis, ratings, research, and commentary to financial market participants. For over 100 years, Fitch Ratings has been creating value for global markets through its rigorous analysis and deep expertise, which have resulted in a variety of market leading tools, methodologies, indices, research, and analytical products. Fitch Ratings is part of Fitch Group, a global leader in financial information services with operations in more than 30 countries, which also includes Fitch Solutions. With dual headquarters in London and New York, Fitch Group is owned by Hearst.

We are currently looking for an Analyst to join our North American Banks team to be based out of our Monterrey office. In this role, candidates will work with senior members of the Banks team on all aspects of the rating process, covering major banks in the U.S. and Canada.

What We Offer

• A team-oriented work environment.
• A key role in helping to deliver on the Bank group's objectives.
• 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

• Monitor a portfolio of issuer ratings, including the preparation of rating committee documentation.
• Perform data analysis of key quantitative and qualitative factors influencing the credit quality of banks, including financial data entry.
• Update and enhance internal analytical tools used for peer analysis and charts
• Provide active support to other senior members of the team in data collection, macro/microeconomic research, peer comparisons, internal tools, among other operational tasks.
• Closely follow market developments surrounding rated transactions and issuers
• Participate in internal discussions on sector-wide credit issues that could lead to publication of research reports.
• Provide timely response to issue rating requests, review issuance terms and provide preliminary analytical input.
• Propose improved processes for the capture and synthesis of market-relevant information.
  
  

What You Need To Have

• 1-2 years of experience
• Bachelor’s Degree. Finance-related degree desired, but open to other degrees.
• Understanding of financial statements.
• Strong analytical, quantitative and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to shift fluidly between multiple projects as priorities change.
• Technical Proficiency (Excel/Word/PowerPoint, Data Analytics).
• Resourcefulness in terms of managing challenges associated with data collection and analysis
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic.
• Able to work independently yet contribute to team objectives.
  
  

What Would Make You Stand Out

• Experience and knowledge of financial statements and business models of financial institutions,
• Strong leadership and teamworking.
• Ability to solve complex issues and present solutions.
• Proficiency in use of AI tools
• Experience performing financial forecasting.
  
  

Why Choose Fitch?

• Hybrid Work Environment: 3 days a week in office required while 2 days are designated for home-office.
• A Culture of Learning & Mobility: Dedicated trainings, leadership development and mentorship programs designed to ensure that your time at Fitch will be a continuous learning opportunity.
• Investing in Your Future: Retirement planning and tuition reimbursement programs that empower you to achieve your short and long-term goals.
• Promoting Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive healthcare offerings that enable physical, mental, financial, social, and occupational wellbeing.
• Supportive Parenting Policies: Family-friendly policies, including a generous global parental leave plan, designed to help you balance career and family life effectively.
• Inclusive Work Environment: A collaborative workplace where all voices are valued, with Employee Resource Groups that unite and empower our colleagues around the globe.
• Dedication to Giving Back: Paid volunteer days, matched funding for donations and ample opportunities to volunteer in your community.
• Multiple Perks: 20 days of vacation starting on your first work anniversary, plus 5 days for personal use and 4 weeks of flexible remote work.
  
  

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 interest 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 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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