Fitch Inc
Quantitative Analyst (Finance)
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' Model Development Team is looking for quantitative analyst at the Analyst, Senior Analyst, Associate Director or Director 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, initially focusing on structured finance. You will research, design, implement or enhance models, conduct comprehensive testing, and prepare model documentation. These projects will help you to further your credit modelling experience and understanding of credit markets and rating methodologies.
Position Requirements:
• Master's degree in computer science or other quantitative disciplines
• Hands on modelling experience in Python is required and strong Excel and VBA knowledge a plus
• Ability to solve problems using critical and creative approaches
• 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
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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.
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