Director, Credit Research Analyst - Banks

CreditSights is currently seeking a Director, Credit Analyst – Banks based out of our New York office.

Celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, CreditSights offers award-winning, unbiased research on global credit markets, empowering clients to make informed investment decisions. With offices in New York, London, Singapore, Glasgow, Denver, and Charlotte, we serve a diverse global institutional client base, including banks, investment advisors, mutual funds, and hedge funds. We have a leading voice in the credit markets, with expert insights featured in top publications such as Bloomberg, The Wall Street Journal, and Financial Times. CreditSights is a Fitch Solutions Company, providing a dynamic environment for professional growth and innovation.

About the Team

CreditSights is a team of 100 analysts globally. We are looking for a candidate who is qualified, eager, and self-starting. The ideal candidate has been following the Banking sector for at least six years and has demonstrated responsibility for investment views.

The candidate will be responsible for all tasks related to issuer and sector coverage, including building and maintaining financial models, monitoring multiple news sources for relevant stories and information, maintaining databases, interpreting and analyzing financial statements, contributing to fundamental analysis, writing research reports (earnings notes, news flow, credit events, and thematic research), and attending and participating in meetings with clients and bond issuers.

How You’ll Make an Impact:

• Work with the other senior analyst conducting fundamental credit analysis of the US Financials sector.
• Publish frequently on a portfolio of credits and market themes.
• Meet current and prospective clients to discuss and to market CreditSights’ research, in conjunction with our sales team.
• Collaborate with a market-leading Credit Strategy team on sector and market-level themes and views.
• Interact with colleagues in our New York, London and Singapore offices on research topics to establish common views on the market outlook and sectoral views.

You May be a Good Fit if:

We will consider any candidate who demonstrates a high level of competence and motivation, preference will be given to candidates possessing the following qualifications:

• At least six years of experience conducting credit research related to the US Financials sector. A record of previous publications with relative value analysis is preferred.
• Strong financial modelling skills.
• Excellent writing skills with the ability to write clearly, quickly and prolifically.
• A record of extensive issuer and investor interaction.
• Ability to multi-task, with a strong work ethic.
• Undergraduate / post graduate degree. CFA designation seen favorably.

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• Strong market recognition for US Financials research, demonstrated through widely read publications and extensive engagement with investors and clients.

• Work with the team Lead on conducting fundamental credit analysis of the US Financials sector.

• A can-do attitude to publish research quickly.

Why Choose CreditSights:

• Expansive Market Reach: Broad distribution network with the ability to shape credit perspectives across the industry
• Client-Centric Research Platform: Independent analysis focused on delivering actionable insights and value to our clients
• Hybrid Work Environment: 3 days a week in office required based on your line of business and location
• A Culture of Learning & Mobility: Dedicated trainings, leadership development and mentorship programs designed to ensure that your time at CreditSights 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

CreditSights is committed to providing global securities markets with objective, timely, independent and forward-looking credit opinions. To protect CreditSights’ 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 CreditSights 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.

CreditSights 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.

FOR NEW YORK AND CHICAGO ROLES ONLY: Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $160,000 and $180,000 per year. 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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