Trainee Analyst- Corporate Ratings

Fitch Ratings is currently seeking a Trainee Analyst- Corporate Ratings based out of Monterrey, Mexico office.

About the Team

Fitch Ratings is seeking a Trainee Analyst to join our Latin America Corporates team, based in our Monterrey office. The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic and collaborative team, contributing to the analysis of corporate issuers across Latin America. We value intellectual curiosity, strong analytical skills, and a willingness to tackle complex topics. Excellent communication skills and a results-oriented mindset are essential in our team-oriented work environment.

What We Offer:

• The opportunity to join Fitch Ratings' Latin America Corporates team at a global rating agency.

• A collaborative, team-focused environment.

• Exposure to a broad range of corporate sectors and analytical topics.

• Career development through an extensive credit and financial analysis curriculum, and direct mentorship from experienced analysts.

• Opportunities to work with diverse teams and clients across more than 30 countries.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform data analysis of key quantitative and qualitative factors influencing Latin American corporates, supporting existing ratings, new rating mandates, and research publications.

• Conduct quantitative analysis, including financial statement forecasting and peer analysis.

• Undertake qualitative assessments of business models, competitive strengths, management strategies, industry trends, and regulatory considerations.

• Assist in maintaining Fitch's financial databases.

• Support lead analysts in preparing materials for credit rating committees.

• Collaborate with senior team members to publish research and presentations for both internal and external audiences.

• Participate in credit evaluations, including presenting analysis and recommendations to credit committees.

• Take part in meetings with executive-level management teams to deepen understanding of their businesses and industries.

Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of relevant experience.

• Bachelor's degree required.

• Advanced English proficiency, both verbal and written.

• Exposure to financial statement analysis in a work or academic setting.

• Strong analytical, quantitative, and organizational skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and adapt to changing priorities.

• Team-oriented with a proactive work ethic.

• CFA candidate preferred; CFA or CPA a plus.

Preferred Attributes:

• Demonstrated interest in credit analysis and debt capital markets.

• Strong interpersonal skills with a track record of successful collaboration across departments.

• Interest in deepening exposure to corporate finance and credit analysis.

• Enjoys critical thinking and developing well-reasoned opinions

Why Choose Fitch: 

• Hybrid Work Environment: 2 to 3 days a week in office required based on your line of business and location
• 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. 

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