US Corporates - Associate Director, Retail & Consumer - Chicago

Associate Director, Retail & Consumer – US Corporates – Chicago

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At Fitch, we have an open culture where employees can share ideas across the organization, irrespective of seniority. We embrace diversity, equity and inclusion, and support our employees through Employee Resource Groups.

With our expertise, we create data and timely insights to influence decision‑making in this constantly changing, highly competitive market. We’re hungry to innovate and unlock the power of human insights to drive value for our customers—and there has never been a better time to make an impact.

Fitch’s North American Corporates Group is seeking a Director to cover the Retail and Consumer sector, based in New York, Chicago, or Toronto.

• An opportunity to be a lead coverage analyst at a global rating agency.
• A team‑oriented work environment.
• Global presence in over 30 countries, offering collaboration with diverse teams and clients worldwide.

• Perform analysis of key quantitative and qualitative factors influencing the credit quality of companies in the Retail & Consumer sectors.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive financial models.
• Conduct meetings with Retail & Consumer industry management teams.
• Present analysis of companies to internal credit rating committees.
• Communicate rating rationale to external audiences—including institutional investors, sell‑side analysts and media—in meetings, conference calls, press releases and written research reports.
• Write timely and effective research on topical issues.
• Participate in the evaluation of other credits within Corporates and related credit groups.
• Represent Fitch in panel discussions and conferences arranged by industry associations and regulatory bodies.
• Mentor junior members of the Retail & Consumer sector.
• Assume managerial responsibilities as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree at minimum; MBA or other advanced degree a plus.
• CFA/CPA preferred.
• 4+ years relevant experience, including exposure to the Retail & Consumer sectors.
• Capital markets and/or credit analysis experience a plus.
  
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