Director of Research, Corporate, Infrastructure & Project Finance (CIPF) - London

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Fitch Ratings’ Corporate, Infrastructure & Project Finance Enhanced Analytics team is seeking a Director of Research based out of our London office. The position reports to the Head of Global Corporate, Infrastructure & Project Finance Research and will help leverage Fitch’s proprietary data by using analytical expertise to support the team’s core suite of research products. The Director of Research will focus on topical issues in the EMEA and APAC regions with responsibility for working with the Head of Global CIPF Research to publish a broad range of insightful value-added regional and global content to support investors’ decisions in a rapidly evolving and highly competitive market.

What We Offer:

• An open culture for employees to exchange ideas and perspectives, irrespective of their seniority, allowing you to have real impact.
• Exposure to our global portfolio of North American, European, Latin American, and Asia-Pacific ratings coverage in terms of data management and research publications.
• Growth opportunities in research, Enhanced Analytics and the broader ratings team.
• Hybrid work arrangement with a competitive salary and good benefits.

We Will Count on You To:

• Perform Data Analytics – Work with EA data analysts and EA research team to clean, organize and analyze internal systems data to support periodic data-based monitors, outlook reports and topical research publications.
• Help Integrate Infrastructure & Project Finance Data & Analytics into our Core Research Suite.
• Improve Research Production Efficiency – Collaborate with the Head of Research to find ways to reduce time to market for regular, typically quarterly, reports.
• Draft Regional Research Reports – Work with Head of Research to prepare global data-based monitors and regional monitors and topical research reports.
• Use Data Visualization – Help maintain database of regional and global graphics for research reports and presentations by Heads of Research and Regional Group Heads.
• Periodically Attend Rating Committees – Observe European and APAC rating committees to gather insights on sector trends as well as regional and global themes for research publication.
• Interact with Coverage Analysts – Work with Head of Research to gather information from global team of sector analysts for cross-sector research publications.

What You Need to Have:

• Bachelor’s degree with successful completion of business-related coursework.
• 7-10 years of relevant experience in corporate credit analysis and research.
• High-level proficiency with Microsoft Excel to help organize large data sets for analysis.
• Strong analytical skills, written communication skills and intellectual curiosity.
• Solid understanding of debt capital markets and ability to relate it to credit ratings.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and shift priorities as needed.
• Self-motivation with demonstrated ability to work individually and effectively with a team, particularly with colleagues of different time zones as needed.

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• Proven ability to be a lead author on research that is relevant for investors and that effectively focuses on and communicates key credit messages.
• Experience as a rating agency, buy-side or sell-side analyst.
• Knowledge of international markets, particularly Europe or Asia markets.

Why Fitch?

Fitch Ratings is a leading provider of credit ratings, commentary and research. Our ratings and credit opinions offer global perspectives shaped by strong local market experience and credit market expertise. The context, perspective and insights we provide have helped fund a century of growth and enable 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.

Employee benefits include:

• Hybrid Work: 3 days a week in office required with the option of 2 days remote.
• A Culture of Learning & Mobility: Dedicated training designed to ensure that your time at Fitch will provide continuous learning opportunities.
• Investing in Your Future: Retirement planning, financial wellness and tuition reimbursement programs that empower you to achieve your short and long-term goals.
• Promoting Health & Wellness: Comprehensive healthcare offerings.
• Supportive Caregiver Policies: Family-first policies, including a generous global caregiver leave plan, designed to help you balance career and family life effectively.
• Dedication to Giving Back: Paid volunteer days and support for community engagement initiatives.

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 interest 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 from 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.