Bank Regulation Expert

We are currently seeking a Bank Regulation Expert in our Financial Institutions Ratings Group.

What We Offer:

• A Director position that involves internal and external outreach.
• An opportunity to lead on Fitch’s bank regulation publications, a flagship component of Fitch’s FI research.
• Highly visible internal and external non-coverage role within the ‘Enhanced Analytics’ team, which leads on a variety of research, criteria and model-based initiatives.
• Scope to develop expertise in Insurance, Fund, Bank and Non-Bank Financial Institutions Regulation.
• Global role (location flexible in the EMEA time zone).

We’ll Count on You To:

• (Core) Surveillance of global regulatory developments pertinent to banks, insurance companies, and non-bank financial institutions, and delivery of regular periodic publications, notably the quarterly flagship ‘Bank Regulation Monitor’.
• (Core/Expansion) Responsibility to plan and deliver a regular pipeline of opinionated and insightful research and commentary in collaboration with FI analysts, with a focus on cross-jurisdictional and cross-sector emergent themes and regulation.
• (Core) Support and training to the global FI analytical group on topics linked to risk management and regulatory development topics.
• (As required) Contribute towards industry outreach as a representative of Fitch Ratings, and as a speaker/presenter at industry events, including interactions with regulators / supervisors / supranational organisations.
• (As required) Coordinate FI responses to industry consultations.

What You Need to Have:

• Ability to process and distill large volumes of information to express key take-aways/themes in lay-person terms or visually; ability to connect credit and regulation.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, including clear communication, expectation management and influencing.
• Attention to detail, without losing sight of the bigger picture.
• Excellent writing and analytical skills.
• Self-motivated, able to work to strict deadlines, with a passion to perform and innovate, including exploring the use of AI technologies.
• Excellent communicator, confident and engaging presenter/speaker.
• Experience analysing and interpreting regulatory policies preferred.
• Willingness to undertake some travel.

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• Recent experience at a bank, regulator or trade publication working directly on bank regulations.
• Ability to connect regulatory developments with credit.

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.

Fitch Ratings is a leading provider of credit ratings, commentary and research. Dedicated to providing value beyond the rating through independent and prospective credit opinions, Fitch ratings offers global perspectives shaped by strong local market experience and credit market expertise. The additional context, perspective and insights we provide have helped fund a century of growth and enables our clients to make important credit judgements with confidence.

Fitch Group is a global leader in financial information services with operations in more than 30 countries. Wholly owned by the Hearst Corporation, we are comprised of three main businesses: Fitch Ratings | Fitch Solutions | Fitch Learning. Fitch is committed to providing global securities markets with objective, timely, independent and forward-looking credit opinions.

To protect Fitch’s credibility and reputation, our employees must take every precaution to avoid conflicts of interests or any appearance of a conflict of interest. Should you be successful in the recruitment process at Fitch Ratings you will be asked to declare any securities holdings and other potential conflicts prior to commencing employment. If you, or your immediate family, have any holdings that may conflict with your work responsibilities, you may be asked to divest yourself of them before beginning work.

Fitch Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.