Senior Analyst - Structured Finance - Brazil
Requisition ID: 46770
Business Unit: Fitch Ratings
Category: Credit Analysis & Research
Location: São Paulo, BR
Date Posted: Aug 1, 2024
Fitch Ratings is seeking a Senior Analyst to join its Structured Finance group in São Paulo. Fitch's Structured Finance team in Brazil is responsible for the credit ratings of local market transactions mainly structured via Fundos de Investimentos em Direitos Creditórios (FIDCs), debentures and securitization companies (CRIs and CRAs). The candidate will be responsible for assigning and reviewing ratings on various structured finance transaction types, including ABS and Structured Credit, which involves modeling cash flows, legal documentation review, analyzing collateral, preparing credit committee reports, and communicating credit opinions to investors and issuers.
What We Offer:
An opportunity to acquire knowledge and develop technical expertise across multiple jurisdictions and sectors, especially in Structured Finance.
Get involved with Fitch's tools, criteria and analysis through different asset classes.
Have access to a number of market participants, from securitization companies to investors and arrangers.
To be part of an excellent and supportive team of analysts.
We'll Count on You To:
Analyzing critical credit, legal and structural elements of Structured Finance transactions;
Implementing appropriate default and cash flow modelling;
Leading rating committee processes for new and existing transactions and loan servicers, and presenting to internal rating committees;
Analyzing transaction legal documents to ensure compliance with Fitch's criteria and models;
Surveilling a selected portfolio of existing transactions;
Producing quality internal and external written reports with predetermined frequency including credit committees, criteria, special reports and market commentaries;
Leading research projects for the region in coordination with his/her manager for Structured Finance Latin America;
Assist and lead virtual and in-person meetings with originators, servicers and arrangers as part of the surveillance of existing ratings and the proposal of new ratings;
Participate in Fitch events representing our views;
Communicating rating rationale to investors and other market participants through presale reports, presentations and meetings.
What You Need to Have:
Bachelor's degree in economics, engineering or a business-related field with focus in Finance;
3-5 years of previous working experience;
Previous experience in credit analysis or structured finance/securitization;
Working knowledge of cashflow modelling;
Strong communication and presentation skills, verbal and written, both in English and Portuguese;
Proficiency in Excel;
Quantitative and analytical thinking;
Attention to detail, organizational and time management skills;
Team orientation, with ability to effectively build relationships both externally and internally.
What Would Make You Stand Out:
Previous experience in securitization (FIDC, CRI, CRA) is highly preferred;
VBA and/or SQL modelling is a plus.
Why Fitch?
At Fitch Group, the combined power of our global perspectives is what differentiates us. Our global network of colleagues comes together to accomplish things greater than they ever could alone. Every team member is essential to our business and each perspective is critical to our success. We embrace a diverse culture that encourages a free exchange of ideas, guaranteeing your voice will be heard and your work will have an impact, regardless of seniority. We are building incredible things at Fitch and we invite you to join us on our journey. 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.
For more information please visit our websites: www.fitchratings.com | www.fitchsolutions.com | www.fitchlearning.com
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 Group 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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