Credit Analyst - Senior Analyst/AD - Corporates (Natural Resources & Commodities) - London

Fitch Ratings is seeking a Credit Analyst for the Energy, Natural Resources & Infrastructure team in EMEA Corporates & Infrastructure.

Fitch Ratings’ EMEA Corporates & Infrastructure group provides public and private ratings of companies and their debt instruments as well as project finance and infrastructure transaction ratings in Europe, Middle East and Africa. The department employs a team of over 100 credit analysts. In addition to London, Fitch’s largest office, the department has analysts on the ground in Frankfurt, Paris, Warsaw, Madrid, Barcelona, Milan, Stockholm and Dubai.

The Corporates group is split into six sector teams: Energy, Natural Resources & Infrastructure; Utilities and Transport; Consumer and Healthcare; Industrials; Telecoms, Media and Technology (TMT), Services and Leverage Finance; and Real Estate. The EMEA Energy, Natural Resources & Infrastructure team covers around 150 public & private ratings across energy (oil and gas), metals and mining and chemical/fertiliser and energy project finance and infrastructure. The team’s analysts are based in London, Frankfurt, Barcelona, Madrid, Warsaw and Dubai.

This role is a permanent position that will be a maternity cover in the Corporates (Natural Resources & Commodities) department for the first 12 months. At the end of this period, you may be reallocated to a different area of the Corporates & Infrastructure group.

What We Offer:

• An opportunity to be a coverage analyst at a global rating agency
• Excellent sector learning opportunities across corporates and project finance and ability to become a sector specialist
• Daily interaction with a broad selection of EMEA-based corporates including global commodities producers
• Periodic investor and financial institutions outreach
• Being part of a successful and diverse multinational team
• A maternity cover role that can either be extended in the team or reallocated to a different team of the Corporates & Infrastructure group

We’ll Count on You To:

• Take responsibility for monitoring and proactively assessing a portfolio of companies across commodities sectors, analyse the creditworthiness of issuers in the sector, and monitor news and financial results to identify events or trends which may lead to timely rating changes;
• Assist lead analysts in developing credit rating recommendations through extensive research and financial modelling support and presenting analysis and recommendations to credit committees;
• Participate in meetings with executive-level management teams to strengthen understanding of business and industry;
• Perform quantitative analysis including comprehensive financial statement forecasting;
• Perform qualitative analysis focused on factors such as business models, competitive strengths, management strategy, industry analysis and regulatory considerations;
• Assist in producing thematic research reports in your coverage sectors;
• Conduct work in compliance with all relevant policies and procedures;
• Contribute to a team spirit of comprehensive and open discussion and collaboration.

What You Need to Have:

• Bachelor's degree at minimum, MBA or other advanced degree a plus;
• 2+ years experience in credit, financial analysis or accounting, plus a solid understanding of financial statements;
• Some coverage or knowledge of the Energy, Natural Resources and Infrastructure sector a plus;
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and organisational skills;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Other language skills would be advantageous.
• Ability to shift fluidly between multiple projects as priorities change;
• Ability to excel in a team-oriented environment.

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• Some knowledge of and a keen interest in learning more about the Energy, Natural Resources & Infrastructure;
• Wants to deepen their exposure to and understanding of the debt capital markets;
• Is a strong team player with the ability to proactively and successfully interact with various stakeholders, both within and outside the organisation;
• Has an ultimate career objective of developing a reputation as a credit expert and an industry authority;
• Enjoys critical thinking, including developing and sharing well-reasoned opinions.

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.

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.