Overview
In this role you will analyse new and existing structured finance transactions, engage with issuers, and present findings in rating committees while preparing rating reports and market research. You will be based in Frankfurt and work within Fitch’s Structured Finance and Covered Bonds team to cover multiple regions, including Germany and broader Europe. You’ll combine portfolio data analysis, cash flow modelling, and documentation review to assess credit structures. This is a collaborative, learning-focused environment where you help shape criteria and ratings on CLOs and related products.
Leistungen / Benefits
- variety of daily tasks
- collaborative environment across teams
- secondment or internal transfers
- local team embedded in wider European SF team
- inclusive atmosphere with continual learning
- opportunity to work on CLO ratings
Verantwortungsbereiche
- Analyse new transactions (data collection, cash flow modelling, documentation review, structure analysis)
- Analyse existing transactions (performance analysis)
- Communicate with external parties involved in the rating process, including management meetings
- Present analyses in rating committees
- Prepare rating reports and press releases
- Participate in publishing research on structured finance market developments
- Contribute to development of rating criteria across products and regions
Zentrale Anforderungen
- Master in Finance
- Strong numeracy
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
- Fluency in English; advanced German is a plus
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Clear communication
- Strong attention to detail
- Microsoft Excel
- Cash flow modelling
- Portfolio data analysis
