CreditSights
is hiring
Business Analyst
About Our Company
Independent credit research, covenant analysis and news help the world’s financial decision makers manage risk better.
CreditSights, Covenant Review, and LevFin Insights bring together best-in-class research, covenant analysis, and news on one platform, with a unified interface and login.
CreditSights, a Fitch Solutions Company, was founded over 20 years ago with the goal of producing insightful, impartial research that would allow our clients to make prudent, profitable investment decisions in the global credit markets. Now more than ever before, we give our clients the ability to KNOW MORE, RISK BETTER.
Over 110 top caliber analysts around the world produce our acclaimed research covering credit markets, sectors, and issuers. Covenant Review’s premier team of more than 30 lawyers provide bond and loan covenant analysis and insights to help simplify complex covenant language. And when the LevFin Insights team of 35 seasoned financial journalists break stories on global leveraged loans and high yield bonds, they move markets, complemented by a robust primary market database and insights.
CreditSights offers educational programs for those new to the market or seeking to refresh their knowledge. Our clients benefit from access to the New to Credit courses, Summer Learning Program, Covenant Review Knowledge Series, our extensive library of webinars, and more than 500,000 articles in our archive.
Our clients manage the world’s fixed income investments, relying on our insights and services to better manage risk and find opportunities. We serve the sell side, the buy side, law firms, corporates, and government entities.
Job Description & Responsibilities
CreditSights is currently seeking a Business Analyst based out of our NYC office.
We are seeking a highly motivated and analytical Business Analyst to support our Global Head of Business Strategy and Head of Leveraged Finance. The successful candidate will play a critical role in collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive product strategy, analyze market and business trends, and measure the impact of our products. Additionally, the role will involve managing and responding to ad hoc requests from across the firm.
We’ll Count On You To
- Collaborate with Product and Tech Teams :
- Work closely with product managers and the tech team to align product strategy with business objectives.
- Participate in product development meetings, providing strategic insights and financial implications.
- Assist in the roadmap planning process and ensure strategies are data-driven and customer-focused.
- Business Trend Analysis :
- Monitor industry trends and conduct market research to inform strategic decisions.
- Analyze readership patterns to identify opportunities for growth and increased engagement.
- Evaluate competitor strategies and market dynamics to maintain competitive advantage.
- Financial Analysis and Reporting :
- Support the Leveraged Finance team with financial modeling, forecasting, and analysis.
- Assist in the preparation of presentations and reports for senior management.
- Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis to support strategic investment decisions and business cases.
- Cross-Functional Communication and Ad Hoc Support :
- Facilitate communication between the business strategy, finance, product, and tech teams.
- Ensure alignment of strategic initiatives across different functions within the organization.
- Prepare and present regular updates to stakeholders on project progress and results.
- Respond to and manage ad hoc requests from various departments across the firm, providing timely and accurate support as needed.
Requirements
What You Need To Have
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in business strategy, management consulting, or finance.
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to use data and metrics to back up assumptions and recommendations.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts to cross-functional teams.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment as well as cross-functionally.
- Proficiency in financial modeling and experience with financial software and tools.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work under tight deadlines, including handling unexpected ad hoc requests with efficiency and precision.
What Would Make You Stand Out
- MBA or other advanced degree is a plus.
What we offer
What We Offer
- A dynamic and challenging work environment with opportunities for growth.
- Competitive compensation package, including bonuses and benefits.
- A supportive team and leadership committed to professional development.
- Exposure to high-level strategic decision-making processes.
FOR NEW YORK ROLES ONLY: Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $115,000 and $125,000 per year. 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.
