Associate Analyst – Global Islamic Finance
Fitch Group, Inc.
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Dubai • United Arab Emirates
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About the role
- Based in Dubai, you will primarily support senior analysts in various functions tied to Islamic Finance initiatives.
- Your role will involve data management, preliminary analysis, and active collaboration in global projects.
- Assist in the preparation and review of sukuk templates and relevant documentation alongside senior team members.
- Support data collection and preliminary analysis for the rating coverage.
- Review sukuk legal documentation and transaction structures collaboratively.
- Engage in global cross-sector projects for comprehensive Islamic Finance solutions.
- Participate in meetings with issuers, bankers, and legal teams, gaining insights and providing essential support.
- Assist in maintaining and updating Fitch’s Islamic Finance database.
- Monitor regulatory developments related to Islamic Finance and provide relevant insights.
- Support team on research pieces across a range of industry-relevant topics.
Requirements
- Must be an Emirati national with Family Book GPA of 2.8 or above
- Proficiency in English
- Must be able to work in Dubai (hybrid office schedule)
- Ability to start by July 2026
- An outstanding graduate with relevant bachelors or higher degree.
- Strong analytical skills with an eagerness to understand credit analysis and Islamic Finance.
- Ability to coordinate effectively across different time zones and be flexible for essential meetings.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills for seamless collaboration.
- Self-motivated with a proactive attitude towards learning and task execution.
- Strong team spirit to promote collaboration.
- Modelling, data analysis, and accounting skills, with an eye for detail.
Benefits
- Flexible hybrid working model in a culture that values Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
- Join a thought leader in the Islamic Finance sector.
- Engage in a challenging, analytically rigorous global environment.
- Exposure to a diverse range of projects covering multiple regions.
- Clear pathways for career development within Islamic Finance.
- Optional CFA certification training would be offered via Fitch Learning.
- Family-friendly policies, including a generous global parental leave plan, designed to help you balance career and family life effectively.
- Paid volunteer days, matched funding for donations and ample opportunities to volunteer in your community.
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