Fitch Ratings · 1 week ago
Associate Director, Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals, US Corporates - Chicago
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$110K/yr - $135K/yr
4+ years expFitch Ratings is a leading provider of credit ratings, commentary, and research, dedicated to providing value beyond the rating. They are seeking an Associate Director for coverage of the Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals sector, responsible for performing analysis of credit quality, developing financial models, and engaging with industry management teams.
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Responsibilities
Perform analysis of key quantitative and qualitative factors influencing credit quality of companies in the Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals sectors
Develop and maintaining comprehensive financial models
Engage with industry management teams to gain insights and enhance analysis
Present analysis of companies to internal credit rating committees and participate in the evaluation of other credits within Corporates, as well as other related credit groups
Involvement in communicating rating rationale to external audiences (primarily institutional investors, sell-side analysts and media) in meetings, conference calls, press releases and written research reports
Contribute to the writing of timely and effective research on topical issues
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required, MBA or other advanced degree a plus for the Associate Director title
CFA/CPA or CFA candidate preferred
4+ years relevant experience depending on the title, some coverage or knowledge of the Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals sector a plus
Capital markets and/or credit analysis experience a plus
Expertise in Excel and Word
Excellent analytical, quantitative, and organizational skills
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Ability to shift fluidly between multiple projects as priorities change and work in a team-oriented environment
Preferred
Some knowledge of and a keen interest in learning more about the Healthcare industries
Professional background in capital markets and/or credit analysis and well-developed financial statement analysis skills
Desire to deepen their exposure to and understanding of the debt capital markets
A strong pattern of leadership and the ability to proactively and successfully interact with various stakeholders, both within and outside of the organization
Benefits
Commission earnings
Discretionary bonuses
Long-term incentives
Other benefits sponsored by Fitch
Company
Fitch Ratings
Fitch Ratings is a global rating agency committed to providing the world’s credit markets with independent and prospective credit.
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Hearst Communications
2006-03-15Corporate Round
Leadership Team
Tracey Perini
Chief Financial Officer
Laura Porter
Global Group Head - Public Finance & Infrastructure
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