Senior Analyst/Associate Director - Banks (Lat Am), Brazil

Requisition ID: 47198

Business Unit: Fitch Ratings

Category: Credit Analysis & Research

Location:Rio de Janeiro, RJ, BR

Date Posted: Oct 16, 2024

• An excellent opportunity to perform bank analysis in one of the most relevant markets in Latin America.
• A key role in developing and delivering the Bank group's objectives.
• Exposure to the financial system and be Fitch's voice providing insightful analytical opinions.

• Undertake credit ratings on new rating mandates and monitor existing ratings, adhering to Fitch's criteria and processes, as a Primary or Secondary Analyst
• Provide active support to other senior members of the team in data collection, macro/microeconomic research, peer comparisons, internal tools, among other operational tasks.
• Actively participate in rating committees, offering your opinion and insight
• Closely follow market developments surrounding rated transactions and issuers; taking necessary rating action where required.
• Maintain contact with issuers, regulator(s) and related market constituents.
• Conduct regular Issuer/Sector/Market research to assist with your analysis and compile rating reports and committee packages.
• Participate in internal discussions on sector-wide credit issues that could lead to publication of research reports.
• Publish external research (including issuer reports, special sector reports, presentations)
• Maintain files in accordance with internal policies in relation to meetings, committee documentation and external correspondence.
• Financial data entry and maintain up-to-date databases/systems.

• A minimum of 2 years of solid relevant credit experience working in another credit rating agency, bank/investment bank, regulator, asset / investment manager company (or similar) or consultancy/accounting firm
• Bachelor’s Degree with a specialty in Finance, Economics or Accounting is a plus.
• Deep understanding of macroeconomic variables as well as of financial statements and ratio analysis
• Proficiency in use of Excel/Word/Power Point
• Ability to analyze Banks in depth for the purpose of assigning credit ratings, strong understanding of macro financial system risks.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Resourcefulness in terms of managing challenges associated with data collection and analysis.
• Confident and articulate in communicating with internal/external constituents, with strong business English writing skills and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrable inquisitive, broad-minded, and forward-thinking analytical nature, with international perspectives in relation to credit matters
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic
• Able to work independently yet contribute to team objectives.

• Exposure to bank industry and bank analysis among Latin America.
• Strong teamworking
• Ability to solve complex issues and present solutions.