Credit Analyst; Analyst​/Senior Analyst) Financial Institutions - Benelux Banks

Requisition

Business Unit:
Fitch Ratings

Category:
Credit Analysis & Research

Location:

Madrid, M, ES

Fitch Ratings is currently seeking a Credit Analyst (Analyst / Senior Analyst) in the Financial Institutions - Benelux Banks team based out of our Warsaw/Madrid office (other continental Europe locations also possible).

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.

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. Our analysts offer a diversity of talent and backgrounds, with experience in regulatory oversight, counter party analysis, auditing, investment banking, buy-side investing and more.

We are currently looking for an Analyst / Senior Analyst to join our Western European Banks team to be based in Warsaw or Madrid (other locations such as Frankfurt could be also considered), focusing predominantly on the ratings of banks in the Benelux. In this role, candidates will gain hands‑on exposure to bank credit analysis in a dynamic international environment, working closely with experienced analysts across a wide range of markets.

The role offers a steep learning curve, significant analytical responsibility from an early stage, and exposure to senior management at rated institutions.

How You’ll Make an Impact:

• Monitoring a portfolio of issuer ratings, including the preparation of rating committee documentation
• Analysing the financial institutions sector and individual bank data across diverse operating environments, while developing an understanding of how economic, regulatory, and market developments influence credit profiles
• Updating and enhancing internal analytical tools used for peer analysis and charts
• Drafting and publishing comprehensive rating reports on individual issuers
• Participating in credit rating committees for banks in their allocated region and other countries, with exposure to a broad range of business models and credit considerations
• Interacting with issuer contacts and gaining valuable exposure to senior management at banks through rating meetings and ongoing dialogue
• Contributing to sector-specific research and commentary, including the preparation of peer data, country snapshots and sector background…