Fitch Group, Inc.

Analyst/Senior Analyst, FI

Fitch Group, Inc.

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Colombo • Sri Lanka

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Drive Credit Analysis: Lead in-depth assessments of financial institutions’ creditworthiness, applying relevant methodologies to local market dynamics.
  • Deliver High-Quality Research: Produce clear, insightful rating reports and sector commentaries that inform investors, regulators, and market participants.
  • Engage with Stakeholders: Represent Fitch in discussions with senior management of rated entities, regulatory bodies, and industry experts, building trust and credibility.
  • Monitor Market Developments: Stay ahead of changes in the financial sector, identifying emerging risks and opportunities that could impact ratings.
  • Support Rating Committees: Present your analysis and recommendations in internal committees, contributing to robust and transparent rating decisions.
  • Enhance Sector Understanding: Contribute to thematic research and thought leadership that deepens market understanding of Sri Lanka’s financial institutions.

Requirements

  • A minimum of 2-3 years of relevant credit experience working in another credit rating agency, bank/investment bank, regulator, investment manager (or similar institution) or consultancy/accounting firm is essential
  • Bachelor’s Degree with a specialty in Accountancy, Economics, Finance or Business Administration required
  • Ability to analyse financial institutions in depth for the purpose of assigning credit ratings, strong understanding of macro financial system risks
  • Strong analytical and quantitative skills
  • Demonstrable inquisitive, broad-minded and forward-thinking analytical nature, with international perspectives in relation to credit matters
  • Confident and articulate in communicating with internal/external constituents (including investors, bankers, regulators and media), with strong business English writing skills and oral communication skills
  • Proficiency in use of Excel/Word/PowerPoint
Benefits
  • Hybrid Work Environment: 3 days a week in office required
  • 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

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
credit analysisfinancial assessmentcredit ratingsmacro financial system risksanalytical skillsquantitative skillsthematic researchthought leadership
Soft skills
communication skillsstakeholder engagementtrust buildingcredibilityinquisitive naturebroad-mindednessforward-thinkingarticulate