Credit Analyst (Analyst / Senior Analyst

Overview

• Fitch Ratings is currently seeking a Credit Analyst/Senior analyst to join our Financial Institutions (FI) team in our Dubai 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, which also includes Fitch Solutions.
• With dual headquarters in London and New York, Fitch Group is owned by Hearst.
• At Fitch Ratings, credit analysts play a pivotal role in moving markets, as quality credit analysis is the lifeblood of our organization.
• With a legacy of over a century, 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.
• Lastly, as part of our global community, you'll find inspiration, challenge, and support, with ample opportunities for visibility and influence in the global financial marketplace.
• Want to learn more about a career as a credit analyst at Fitch Ratings?
• Visit: https://careers.fitch.group/content/Credit-Analysts/
• About the Role/Team
• The role sits within the FI Ratings team, which focuses on credit ratings for financial institutions in the CIS+ region.
• The position reports to the Team Head, based in London.
• You will be based in Dubai and will support our Dubai-based FI Ratings team.
• This is a dynamic team with deep knowledge of Fitch-rated banks in Emerging Markets Middle East and Africa region, as well as broader credit trends, and it produces high-quality research and rating reports that complement our ratings.
• This role contributes to Fitch s franchise maintenance and development in the CIS+ region by broadening credit research and expanding issuer ratings coverage.
• The role requires occasional travel, primarily within the CIS+ region.
• How You ll Make an Impact
• Conduct in-depth credit analysis of financial institutions, including evaluating financial statements and other relevant qualitative and quantitative information.
• Monitor a portfolio of credit ratings; prepare and present credit views, recommendations, and rationales at rating committees; and contribute to the timely and accurate preparation of rating reports for credits under your primary analyst coverage.
• Actively contribute to the drafting of detailed research reports, providing analytical insights into key credit issues and trends.
• Monitor and interpret developments in the financial sector, including regulatory changes, macroeconomic trends, and market dynamics, and assess their credit implications.
• Participate in and contribute to regular credit review meetings with issuers senior management for credits under your primary and secondary analyst coverage.
• Support the team with analysis, ad-hoc tasks and research initiatives.