Credit Analyst (Analyst / Senior Analyst - Financial Institutions Team (FI) Dubai
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About the Role
Fitch Ratings in Dubai is hiring a Credit Analyst/Senior Analyst for its Financial Institutions team covering the CIS+ region. The role involves in-depth credit analysis, monitoring rating portfolios, and producing research reports.
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Responsibilities
- Conduct in depth credit analysis of financial institutions, including evaluating financial statements and other relevant qualitative and quantitative information
- Monitor a portfolio of credit ratings; prepare and present credit views, recommendations, and rationales at rating committees
- Contribute to the timely and accurate preparation of rating reports for credits under primary analyst coverage
- Actively contribute to drafting detailed research reports, providing analytical insights into key credit issues and trends
- Monitor and interpret developments in the financial sector, including regulatory changes, macroeconomic trends, and market dynamics
- Participate in and contribute to regular credit review meetings with issuers’ senior management
- Support the team with analysis, ad hoc tasks and research initiatives
Requirements
- 2 5 years of experience in credit analysis, financial institutions analysis, banking research, or related area
- Sound academic track record with at least first university degree, preferably in finance, economics, or accounting
- Professional fluency in Russian (essential) and English
- Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret complex financial data
- Proficiency in Excel and Word
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team while managing multiple projects and deadlines
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About Fitch Ratings
- Fitch Ratings is one of the world’s top three credit ratings agencies, providing credit analysis, ratings, research, and commentary.
- Part of Fitch Group, a global leader in financial information services with operations in more than 30 countries.
About The Role/Team
- The role sits within the FI Ratings team, focusing on credit ratings for financial institutions in the CIS+ region.
- Based in Dubai, supporting the Dubai based FI Ratings team.
- Contributes to franchise maintenance and development in the CIS+ region by broadening credit research and expanding issuer ratings coverage.
- Requires occasional travel, primarily within the CIS+ region.
How You’ll Make An Impact
- Conduct in depth credit analysis of financial institutions, including evaluating financial statements and other relevant qualitative and quantitative information.
- Monitor a portfolio of credit ratings; prepare and present credit views, recommendations, and rationales at rating committees; contribute to timely and accurate preparation of rating reports.
- Actively contribute to drafting detailed research reports, providing analytical insights into key credit issues and trends.
- Monitor and interpret developments in the financial sector, including regulatory changes, macroeconomic trends, and market dynamics.
- Participate in and contribute to regular credit review meetings with issuers’ senior management.
- Support the team with analysis, ad hoc tasks and research initiatives.
Qualifications
- 2 5 years of experience in credit analysis, financial institutions analysis, banking research, or related area within ratings, banking, investment research, or financial services.
- Sound academic track record with at least first university degree, preferably in finance, economics, or accounting.
- Professional fluency in Russian (essential) and English.
- Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret complex financial data and draw well supported conclusions. Proficiency in Excel and Word required.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team while managing multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
What Would Make You Stand Out
- CFA qualification or progress toward the designation.
- Current or prior coverage of, or knowledge of, CIS+ and/or EMEA financial institutions, regulatory landscape, and macroeconomic drivers.
- Familiarity with credit rating methodologies and committee based analytical processes.
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.
- Investing in Your Future: Retirement planning and tuition reimbursement programs.
- Promoting Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive healthcare offerings.
- Supportive Parenting Policies: Family friendly policies including generous global parental leave plan.
- Inclusive Work Environment: Collaborative workplace with Employee Resource Groups.
- Dedication to Giving Back: Paid volunteer days, matched funding for donations.
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