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Market Research Associate
Fitch Ratings
New York, NY, United States
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Fitch Ratings and Fitch Solutions are an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer, complying with all laws governing employment in each jurisdiction in which operating, and provide equal opportunity to all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and other status protected by applicable laws.
The candidate will be a key member of the Issuer BRM Team. This Team’s principal objective is to generate new Corporate Finance rating mandates through consistent and targeted marketing and relationship development amongst the corporate issuer community.
Responsibilities:
• The candidate will support the senior members of the US Issuer BRM Team in managing and developing Fitch’s business relationships.
• The role requires a basic understanding of the debt capital markets and ratings business. Some exposure to corporate credit analysis considered helpful. The candidate must have strong analytical capabilities coupled with aspirations to develop marketing acumen longer term.
• The candidate will be responsible for maintaining and enhancing quantitative models analyzing primary market issuances to identify pricing trends
• The candidate will need to monitor news, debt issuances, corporate refinancing and M&A activities daily, and to look out for Fitch rating opportunities. He/she will be responsible for tracking deals in the market, maintaining internal reports and internal databases with company/ target and contacts information.
• The candidate will be responsible for research, development, and preparation of marketing materials under guidance from senior members of the team. Individual must be self-sufficient and adept at putting together PowerPoint presentations and working with Excel spreadsheets.
Position Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably with a degree in business, finance, economics, mathematics or analytically focused field of study.
• 0-1 years of experience
• Self-starter who can understand objectives, work independently and is highly motived.
• Familiarity with excel and statistical packages/quantitative tools
• Strong written and verbal communication skills along with analytical aptitude.
• Team oriented, with ability to effectively build relationships both externally and internally.
• High level of focus on work quality and attention to detail.