North America Insurance, Senior Director- Chicago

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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Fitch Ratings’ North American Insurance group provides public and private ratings of insurance companies across various sectors in United States, Canada, and Bermuda.

The team comprises about 15 analysts in Chicago, New York and Toronto, which is part of the Global Insurance team of about 70 analysts across North America, EMEA (Europe, Middle East & Africa), Asia Pacific and Latin America.

Fitch Ratings is seeking a senior credit analyst with 10+ years of solid experience to join our North American Insurance team, with a focus on supporting our Property & Casualty (P&C) coverage. The candidate will possess strong credit analytical skills, industry expertise, and the gravitas to provide analytical leadership, serving as a key senior member of the North America Insurance team.

The primary responsibilities will be mentoring and managing junior analysts, playing a key role in ratings work and committee process, and leading primary coverage on a select high-profile issuers in the sector. You will also be involved with ad-hoc sector commentaries and topical research. The role will also involve interaction with investors, bankers, brokers, regulators and the media, and rated insurers.

The role will be based in Chicago or New York, and some travel will be required as part of the role.

Fitch is a team-oriented work environment, therefore, excellent management, leadership, team development and communication skills are essential, as is a high productivity work-ethic and results oriented mindset.

What We Offer:

- Opportunity to help lead an important, high-profile sector and support further growth of Fitch’s P&C franchise.

- Chance to play a key role on a collaborative team with the opportunity to work with other sectors.

- High visibility within the firm and externally.

- Open culture where employees can exchange ideas and perspectives.

We will Count on You To:

- Help manage the team effectively while identifying and contributing to strategies that support key goals.

- Identify challenges and lead with a solutions-driven mind-set

- Actively engage in mentoring and talent development responsibilities.

- Build on Fitch’s reputation for analytical excellence through issuer and banker meetings, presentations, webinars, investors, and media outreach.

- Represent Fitch in a compelling and persuasive manner.

- Lead coverage on select high profile property/casualty companies

- Lead and contribute to insurance industry research

What You Need to Have:

- Bachelor’s degree

- 10+ years of relevant industry experience in property/casualty, life or financial institutions.

- Champions change with management skills that motivate the team and achieve improvements.

- Strong analytical, quantitative, and organizational skills

- A strong pattern of leadership and the ability to interact with various stakeholders proactively and successfully, both within and outside of the organization.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

- Ability to shift fluidly between multiple projects as priorities change

- Ability to excel in a team-oriented environment

What Would Make You Stand Out:

- CFA, CPA, MBA or other advanced degree a plus.

- Experience with a solid understanding and a keen interest in the P&C sector

- An experienced professional background in capital markets and/or credit analysis.

- Strong reputation and regard among industry peers.

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.

FOR CHICAGO : Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $180,000 and $210,000. Actual salaries will be determined on an individualized basis and may vary based on factors including but not limited to education, training, experience, past performance, and other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of Fitch’s total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, long-term incentives, and other benefits sponsored by Fitch.

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