US Corporates - Credit Analyst, Director - Sports (Technology, Media & Telecom) - Chicago

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US Corporates – Credit Analyst, Director – Sports (Technology, Media & Telecom)

The Director position within the Telecommunications, Media, and Technology Group at Fitch Ratings is a pivotal role that involves leading the analysis of sports transactions. This group is responsible for covering a diverse range of sports and corporate credits based out of our Austin, New York, Chicago and Toronto office. 

Qualitative credentials will weigh meaningfully in the selection of the candidate. A healthy sense of intellectual curiosity is critical, along with a willingness and ability to attack and explain topics of analytical complexity. Fitch is a team-oriented work environment, so excellent communication skills are essential, as is a high productivity work-ethic and results oriented mindset. 

What We Offer:

Hybrid Work Environment: 3 days a week in office required 

A Culture of Learning & Mobility: Dedicated trainings, leadership development and mentorship programs 

Investing in Your Future: Retirement planning and tuition reimbursement programs 

Promoting Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive healthcare offerings 

Supportive Parenting Policies: Family-friendly policies including global parental leave 

Inclusive Work Environment: Employee Resource Groups and collaborative culture 

Dedication to Giving Back: Paid volunteer days and matched charitable giving 

We'll Count on You To:

• Lead the analysis of sports transactions within TMT 
• Maintain comprehensive financial models 
• Lead meetings with management teams and advisors 
• Prepare rating committee materials and published research 
• Maintain a strong external analytic profile 
• Participate in evaluation of other corporate credits 

What You Need to Have:

• Bachelor's degree 
• CFA/CPA or CFA candidate preferred 
• 10+ years of relevant experience 
• Advanced Excel and Word skills 
• Strong analytical and communication skills 
• Ability to manage multiple priorities 
• Team-oriented mindset 
• Relevant Sports and TMT experience a plus 

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• Experience in Sports and TMT industries 
• Buy-side, sell-side, bank or rating agency credit experience 
• Master’s degree or CFA 
• Demonstrated leadership and stakeholder management 

Why Choose Fitch:

• Hybrid Work Environment: 3 days a week in office required
• A Culture of Learning & Mobility:  Dedicated trainings, leadership development and mentorship programs designed to ensure that your time at Fitch will be a continuous learning opportunity
• Investing in Your Future: Retirement planning and tuition reimbursement programs that empower you to achieve your short and long-term goals
• Promoting Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive healthcare offerings that enable physical, mental, financial, social, and occupational wellbeing
• Supportive Parenting Policies:  Family-friendly policies, including a generous global parental leave plan, designed to help you balance career and family life effectively
• Inclusive Work Environment : A collaborative workplace where all voices are valued, with Employee Resource Groups that unite and empower our colleagues around the globe
• Dedication to Giving Back: Paid volunteer days, matched funding for donations and ample opportunities to volunteer in your community

Fitch is committed to providing global securities markets with objective, timely, independent and forward-looking credit opinions. To protect Fitch’s credibility and reputation, our employees must take every precaution to avoid conflicts of interest or any appearance of a conflict of interest. Should you be successful in the recruitment process at Fitch Ratings you will be asked to declare any securities holdings and other potential conflicts prior to commencing employment. If you, or your immediate family, have any holdings that may conflict with your work responsibilities, you may be asked to divest yourself of them before beginning work.

Fitch is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law. 

FOR NEW YORK AND CHICAGO ROLES ONLY: Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $150,000 and $175,000 per year. Actual salaries will be determined on an individualized basis and may vary based on factors including but not limited to education, training, experience, past performance, and other job-related factors.  Base pay is one part of Fitch’s total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, long-term incentives, and other benefits sponsored by Fitch.  

Fitch is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

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