US Corporates - Credit Analyst, Director - Middle Market​/Private Debt Leveraged Finance

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US Corporates
- Credit Analyst, Director
- Middle Market/Private Debt Leveraged Finance Fitch US Corporates Group is currently seeking a Director within the Middle Market/Private Debt team based out of our New York/Chicago/Toronto office.

What We Offer:

• A fast-paced, team-oriented work environment… Excellent communication skills are essential, as is a high productivity work-ethic and results oriented mindset.
• An opportunity to contribute to Fitch’s increasing presence in the rapidly growing Middle Market/Private Debt sector.
• A role and platform that helps lenders to Middle Market issuers make better informed decisions via timely, insightful and forward-looking rating actions and research. We’ll Count on You To:
• Further build out Fitch’s existing suite of research on Middle Market/Private Debt topics which targets Fitch’s external audience of institutional investors, private equity sponsors, private debt funds, CLO managers and credit hedge funds;
• Perform data analysis of key quantitative and qualitative factors influencing the Middle Market and credit profiles of borrowers in support of new research;
• Manage junior staff on a project-by-project basis to efficiently grow the research portfolio;
• Communicate with investors and sell-side counter parties to further explain research findings, grow Fitch’s brand awareness and generate ideas for new research topics in Middle Market/Private Credit/Direct Lending.

What You Need to Have:
• 5-10 years of relevant experience;
• Bachelor's degree required;
• Expertise in Microsoft Excel;
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and organizational skills;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Ability to shift fluidly between multiple projects as priorities change;
• Ability to excel in a team-oriented environment;
• Employee management experience a plus.
• CFA and/or MBA a plus;

What Would Make You Stand Out:
• An objective-driven self-starter who is looking for a role with substantial entrepreneurial potential;
• A deep understanding of and a keen interest in Middle Market Lending and/or Private Credit;
• A background in capital markets and/or credit analysis and well-developed corporate finance skills;
• Experience executing on research projects – from idea generation through writing and presenting at industry events and in media;
• Outstanding interpersonal skills displayed by a strong pattern of leadership and the ability to proactively and successfully interact with various stakeholders, both within and…