Director, Insurance - Dubai
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About the Role
Fitch Ratings seeks a Director-level Credit Analyst for EMEA Insurance based in Dubai. The role involves monitoring issuer ratings, writing reports, participating in rating committees, and interacting with senior management.
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Responsibilities
- Monitor a growing portfolio of issuer ratings, including the preparation of rating committee documentation
- Write and publish comprehensive rating reports on individual issuers
- Participate in credit rating committees for insurers in their allocated region and other countries
- Regular interaction with contacts at issuers and liaison with issuers’ senior management at rating meetings
- Active involvement in the publication of issuer and sector specific research and insightful commentaries
- Oversee the work of more junior colleagues
- Respond to external queries from investors, bankers and other stakeholders
- Present Fitch’s rating criteria and rating approach to prospective issuers
Requirements
- Extensive analytical experience (over 5 years), ideally in credit or audit related fields
- Good educational background to at least a first university degree level, preferably with recognized actuarial, accounting or auditing qualifications
- Strong analytical and reasoning capacities
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Proficiency in written and spoken English is essential
- Ability to work independently as well as being a good team player
- Strong command of insurance financial statement analysis, accounting standards and solvency requirements
- Strong knowledge of Excel
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About The Team
- Fitch Ratings is a global leader in insurance credit rating coverage.
- The Global Insurance group is responsible for assigning and maintaining international and national credit ratings on insurance entities and their debt issues worldwide.
- The EMEA Insurance team employs a team of 15 credit analysts in London, Frankfurt, Paris, Madrid, Dubai and Stockholm.
Primary Duties Will Include
- Monitoring a growing portfolio of issuer ratings, including the preparation of rating committee documentation.
- Writing and publishing comprehensive rating reports on individual issuers (based on public information and management meetings with the rated entities).
- Participation in credit rating committees for insurers in their allocated region and other countries.
- Regular interaction with contacts at issuers and liaison with issuers’ senior management at rating meetings.
- Active involvement in the publication of issuer and sector specific research and insightful commentaries.
- Overseeing the work of more junior colleagues.
- Responding to external queries from investors, bankers and other stakeholders.
- Presenting Fitch’s rating criteria and rating approach to prospective issuers.
You May Be a Good Fit If
- Extensive analytical experience (over 5 years), ideally in credit or audit related fields, gained from working at a commercial/investment bank/insurance company, accountancy firm, buy side firm, rating agency, or similar.
- Good educational background to at least a first university degree level, preferably with recognized actuarial, accounting or auditing qualifications.
- Strong analytical and reasoning capacities.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Proficiency in written and spoken English is essential.
- Ability to work independently as well as being a good team player.
- Strong command of insurance financial statement analysis, accounting standards and solvency requirements.
- Strong knowledge of Excel.
What Would Make You Stand Out
- Proficiency in Arabic is desired. French or Russian would be helpful.
- The ability to cope with time pressure and work to deadlines while adhering to tight procedures is essential.
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 a generous global parental leave plan
- Inclusive Work Environment: A collaborative workplace where all voices are valued
- Dedication to Giving Back: Paid volunteer days, matched funding for donations and ample opportunities to volunteer in your community
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