Job Description

Fitch Ratings is currently seeking an Associate Director based out of our Tokyo 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.

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About the Team 

The Tokyo Corporates’ team - comprising a Senior Director and the successful candidate – leads the ratings analysis for Japanese non-financial Corporates across many sectors.  The portfolio, which is steadily growing, comprises both public and private ratings, typically for blue chip issuers. 

How You’ll Make an Impact:

• Assume primary analytical responsibility for a portfolio of issuers across diverse industries and assess the key quantitative and qualitative factors influencing their credit quality. Act as backup analyst on a separate portfolio of Japanese issuers.
• Internal Communication: Prepare and present analysis of companies to internal credit rating committees, demonstrating an ability to understand and clearly communicate expectations of future performance and how this might affect a rating, as assessed under Fitch’s Corporate Rating Criteria.
• External Communication: Lead meetings with issuers’ management teams and be able to communicate rating rationales and Fitch’s views to external audiences (institutional investors, bankers and media) in meetings, conference calls, press releases and written research reports
• Support the Senior Director and the Business and Relationship Management team in outreach work by researching the performance of target companies, preparation of outreach material and participating in external meetings where requested.
• Understand and ensure Japanese regulatory requirements (FRJ) are met.

You May be a Good Fit if:

• The candidate should ideally possess a degree in Finance, Business or Accounting or a Quantitative discipline
• At least 7 years’ relevant experience in credit or equity research, corporate banking credit departments, investment banking and/or other relevant corporate finance roles.
• Fluent written and spoken Japanese and English (both to a business standard), particularly in the context of report writing and oral presentation of analytical concepts
• Solid analytical and financial modelling skills.

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• Must be a strong team player and possess excellent inter-personal skills, with an ability to integrate quickly into an established team and to deal with colleagues and external parties across the Asia-Pacific region.
• Self-starter. The candidate will be expected to show initiative as well as managing and prioritising his/her time and work both independently and as part of a small team.
• CFA charter-holders or candidates who are working towards completing the CFA exams will be considered favorably

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
• Promoting Health & Wellbeing: Support that enables 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. 

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