Credit Analyst

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth credit analysis of financial institutions, including evaluating financial statements and qualitative/quantitative information
• Monitor a portfolio of credit ratings and prepare recommendations for rating committees
• Draft detailed research reports providing analytical insights into key credit issues and trends
• Monitor and interpret developments in the financial sector, including regulatory changes and macroeconomic trends
• Participate in 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, or banking research
• University degree in finance, economics, or accounting
• Professional fluency in Russian and English
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel and Word
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively and manage multiple deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

• CFA qualification or progress toward designation
• Knowledge of CIS+ and/or EMEA financial institutions and regulatory landscape
• Familiarity with credit rating methodologies

About the Company

Fitch Ratings is one of the world’s top three credit ratings agencies, providing critical credit analysis, ratings, research, and commentary to global financial market participants.