Credit Analyst, Senior Analyst / Associate Director- Banks (London)

Fitch Ratings is currently seeking a Credit Analyst, Senior Analyst / Associate Director for our Turkish banks team based out of our London office. As one of the world’s top three credit ratings agencies, Fitch Ratings plays a critical role in global capital markets by providing supplementary credit analysis, ratings, research, and commentary to financial market participants.

For over 100 years, Fitch Ratings has been creating value for global markets through its rigorous analysis and deep expertise, which have resulted in a variety of market leading tools, methodologies, indices, research, and analytical products. Fitch Ratings is part of Fitch Group, a global leader in financial information services with operations in more than 30 countries.

At Fitch Ratings, credit analysts play a pivotal role in moving markets, as quality credit analysis is the lifeblood of our organization. Our unique approach to credit ratings offers unmatched opportunities for professional growth. Embracing a "challenger mindset," you'll join a team dedicated to innovating service to our clients. Our people-driven analysis thrives on collaboration across all levels and locations, surpassing traditional financial modeling.

The Fitch Ratings Financial Institutions Group has actively built the agency into the global leader in bank credit rating coverage. Our experienced analysts provide comprehensive, timely and transparent coverage of major institutions around the world, as well as unparalleled coverage of smaller companies.

We are currently looking for a Senior analyst/Associate Director to our Turkish banks team. The successful candidate’s coverage will focus primarily on Turkish banks, but with flexibility to cover other markets in Emerging Market EMEA, including Middle East, Africa and the CIS+ region.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Monitoring a portfolio of issuer ratings, including the preparation of rating committee documentation.
• Writing and publishing comprehensive rating reports on individual issuers (based on public information and management meetings with the rated entities).
• Participation in credit rating committees for banks in their allocated region and other countries.
• Regular interaction with contacts at issuers and liaison with issuers’ senior management at rating meetings.
• Active involvement in the publication of issuer- and sector-specific research and insightful commentaries.
• Responding to external queries from investors, bankers and other stakeholders.

You May Be a Good Fit If

• Relevant experience, ideally in credit- or audit-related fields, gained from working at a commercial/investment bank, accountancy firm, buy-side firm, rating agency, or similar.
• Good educational background to at least a first university degree level, preferably with professional qualifications (such as CFA, ACA, ACCA).
• Strong analytical and reasoning capacities.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English is essential.
• Proficiency in Turkish is desired. French and Arabic would be helpful.
• Ability to work independently as well as being a good team player.
• The ability to cope with time pressure and work to deadlines while adhering to tight procedures is essential.
• Proficiency in Excel.

This position will require occasional travel, primarily to Turkey. Flexibility to travel to other markets of coverage is also required.

Why Choose Fitch

• Hybrid Work Environment: 3 days a week in office required.
• A Culture of Learning and Mobility: Dedicated trainings, leadership development and mentorship programs designed to ensure that your time at Fitch will be a continuous learning opportunity.
• Investing in Your Future: Retirement planning and tuition reimbursement programs that empower you to achieve your short and long-term goals.
• Promoting Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive healthcare offerings that enable physical, mental, financial, social, and occupational wellbeing.
• Supportive Parenting Policies: Family-friendly policies, including a generous global parental leave plan, designed to help you balance career and family life effectively.
• Inclusive Work Environment: A collaborative workplace where all voices are valued, with Employee Resource Groups that unite and empower our colleagues around the globe.
• Dedication to Giving Back: Paid volunteer days, matched funding for donations and ample opportunities to volunteer in your community.

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.