Senior Analyst​/Associate Director, FIs - Spanish banks

Senior Analyst/ Associate Director, FIs - Spanish banks, Madrid

Business Unit:
Fitch Ratings

Category:
Credit Analysis & Research

Location:

Madrid, M, ES

Fitch Ratings is currently seeking a Senior Analyst or Associate Director, Fis – Spanish Banks based out of our Madrid 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.

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.

How You’ll Make an Impact:

• Monitoring a portfolio of issuer ratings, including the preparation of rating committee materials
• Analysis of financial institutions sector and individual banks data, update of financial excel-based tools and charts
• Writing and publishing of comprehensive rating reports on individual issuers
• Participation in credit rating committees for banks in the allocated region and other countries
• Regular interaction with contacts at issuers and with issuers’ senior management at rating meetings
• Participation in the publication of sector‑specific research and commentary, including preparation of peer data, country snapshots and sector background information
• Assist as needed in the coverage of other banks in the portfolio; including working with other team members to prepare committee materials, peer tables or analytical tools, reviewing annual and interim accounts and completing ad‑hoc data requests

You May be a Good Fit if:

• Proven analytical experience (ideally between 4 and 6 years), ideally in credit‑or audit‑related fields, gained from working at a commercial/investment bank, accountancy firm, buy‑side firm, regulatory authority, rating agency, or similar.
• Background in either financial institutions or corporate credit analysis. Experience in bank analysis and banking regulation is desirable.
• Excellent demonstrable written and verbal communication skills in Spanish (native level) and English are essential.
• Ability to work independently as well as being a good team player.
• Ability to cope with time pressure and work to deadlines.
• Strong writing and communication…