Fitch Group, Inc.

Analyst, LATAM Corporates – Consumer & Retail

Fitch Group, Inc.

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Mexico City • Mexico

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About the role

  • Perform data analysis of key quantitative and qualitative factors influencing the LATAM Consumer & Retail team, in support of existing ratings, new rating mandates and research publications for the team.
  • Perform quantitative analysis including comprehensive financial statement forecasting and comparable analysis.
  • Perform qualitative analysis focused on factors such as business models, competitive strengths, management strategy, industry analysis and regulatory considerations.
  • Assist in maintaining Fitch’s financial databases.
  • Support lead analysts prepare presentations for credit rating committees.
  • Occasionally collaborate with senior team members to publish research on LATAM Corporates topics or presentations for Fitch’s external audience.
  • Participate in the evaluation of credits within the Retail & Consumer team, including presenting analysis and opinion recommendations to credit committees.
  • Participate in meetings with Consumer & Retail industry executive-level management teams to strengthen understanding of their business and industry.

Requirements

  • 1-2 years of relevant experience;
  • Bachelor's degree at minimum;
  • Advanced English proficiency (verbal and written);
  • Exposure to financial statement analysis in a work or classroom setting;
  • Strong understanding of Excel and Word;
  • Strong analytical, quantitative, and organizational skills;
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
  • Ability to shift fluidly between multiple projects as priorities change;
  • Ability to excel in a team-oriented environment;
  • CFA candidate preferred, CFA/CPA a plus.
Benefits
  • An opportunity to be in the LATAM Consumer & Retail team at a global rating agency.
  • A team-oriented work environment.
  • Through career advancement, the Analyst is working towards developing a reputation as a thought leader providing the debt markets with high-quality analysis and forward-looking views.
  • The Analyst will have the opportunity to develop through both an extensive credit and financial analysis curriculum and working directly with experienced sector analysts.
  • 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.
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Hard Skills & Tools
data analysisfinancial statement forecastingcomparable analysisqualitative analysisbusiness models analysiscompetitive strengths analysismanagement strategy analysisregulatory considerationscredit evaluationpresentation preparation
Soft Skills
analytical skillsquantitative skillsorganizational skillswritten communicationverbal communicationteam-orientedadaptabilitycollaboration
Certifications
CFA candidateCFACPA