Associate Director Banks

Associate Director – Banks (LatAm), Bogota.

Fitch Group is currently seeking a Director or Associate Director for the Banks team, based out of our Bogotá office.

What We Offer:

• An excellent opportunity to perform bank analysis in some of the most relevant markets in Latin America, including the Andean Countries (Colombia, Peru, Ecuador) Central America and the Caribbean
• A key role in developing and delivering the Bank group's objectives.
• Exposure to the financial system and be Fitch's voice providing insightful analytical opinions.

We'll Count on You To:

• Undertake credit ratings on new rating mandates and monitor existing ratings, adhering to Fitch's criteria and processes, as a Primary or Secondary Analyst
• Provide active support to other senior members of the team in data collection, macro/microeconomic research, peer comparisons, internal tools, among other operational tasks.
• Actively participate in rating committees, offering your opinion and insight
• Closely follow market developments surrounding rated transactions and issuers; taking necessary rating action where required.
• Maintain contact with issuers, regulator(s) and related market constituents.
• Conduct regular Issuer/Sector/Market research to assist with your analysis and compile rating reports and committee packages.
• Participate in internal discussions on sector-wide credit issues that could lead to publication of research reports.
• Publish external research (including issuer reports, special sector reports, presentations)
• Maintain files in accordance with internal policies in relation to meetings, committee documentation and external correspondence.
• Assist in external outreach or take responsibility where required.
• Financial data entry and maintain up-to-date databases/systems.

What You Need to Have:

• A minimum of 3 years of solid relevant credit experience working in another credit rating agency, bank/investment bank, regulator, investment manager (or similar institution) or consultancy/accounting firm
• Bachelor's Degree with a specialty in Finance, Economics or Accounting is required.
• Deep understanding of macroeconomic variables as well as of financial statements and ratio analysis
• Proficiency in use of Excel/Word/PowerPoint
• Ability to analyze Banks in depth for the purpose of assigning credit ratings, strong understanding of macro financial system risks.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Resourcefulness in terms of managing challenges associated with data collection and analysis.
• Confident and articulate in communicating with internal/external constituents, with strong business English writing skills and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrable inquisitive, broad-minded, and forward-thinking analytical nature, with international perspectives in relation to credit matters
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic
• Able to work independently yet contribute to team objectives.

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• Exposure to bank industry and bank analysis among Latin America.
• Strong leadership and teamworking
• Ability to solve complex issues and present solutions.

Why Fitch?

At Fitch Group, the combined power of our global perspectives is what differentiates us. Our global network of colleagues comes together to accomplish things greater than they ever could alone.

Every team member is essential to our business and each perspective is critical to our success. We embrace a diverse culture that encourages a free exchange of ideas, guaranteeing your voice will be heard and your work will have an impact, regardless of seniority.

We are building incredible things at Fitch and we invite you to join us on our journey.

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