Quantitative Analyst/Sr. Analyst (28142)

Company: Fitch Ratings
Location: New York
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

Requisition ID--28142-----Posted--19/01/2021-----Fitch Ratings New York-----Fitch Ratings Inc.-----Permanent----- Job Posting Country (1) -----Ratings Operations-----New York At Fitch, we have an open culture where employees are able to exchange ideas and perspectives, throughout the organization, irrespective of their seniority. Your voice will be heard allowing you to have a real impact. We embrace diversity and appreciate authenticity, employees work in an environment where they can be their true selves. Our inclusive and progressive approach helps us to keep a balanced perspective. With our expertise, we are not only creating data and information, but also producing timely insights from every angle to influence decision making in this ever changing and highly competitive market. We have a relentless hunger to innovate and unlock the power of human insights and to drive value for our customers. There has never been a better time to make an impact and we invite you to join us on this journey. Fitch Ratings is a leading provider of credit ratings, commentary and research. Dedicated to providing value beyond the rating through independent and prospective credit opinions, Fitch Ratings offers global perspectives shaped by strong local market experience and credit market expertise. The additional context, perspective and insights we provide have helped fund a century of growth and enables you to make important credit judgments with confidence. Job Description: Fitch Ratings' Model Development Team is looking for quantitative analyst at the Analyst or Senior Analyst level to help develop the next generation models and enhance existing models used in Fitch's rating process.-- In this position, you will have the opportunity to team up with other talented specialists to implement, test and document credit models for various asset classes. You will have opportunities to design, implement or enhance models, conduct comprehensive testing, and prepare model documentation. Throughout these projects, you can gain valuable credit modelling experience, a good understanding of credit rating methodology as well as model governance framework and the regulatory environment. Position Requirements: --- Bachelor or Master's degree in computer science or other quantitative disciplines--
--- Hands on modelling experience in Python
--- Strong Excel knowledge and VBA background is a plus
--- Ability to solve problems using critical, rational and creative thinking
--- Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to clearly convey technical modelling concepts
--- Self-motivated with ability to manage timelines across multiple projects
--- Strong work ethic and attention to detail
--- Exposure to credit rating analysis or credit modelling a plus
-- Fitch Group is a global leader in financial information services with operations in more than 30 countries. Wholly owned by the Hearst Corporation, we are comprised of three main businesses: Fitch Ratings - Fitch Solutions - Fitch Learning. 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 interests 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 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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