Fitch Ratings is currently seeking a Director based out of our Colombo office.
As one of the world’s top three credit ratings agencies, Fitch Ratings plays a critical role in global capital markets by providing supplementary credit analysis, ratings, research, and commentary to financial market participants. Fitch Ratings is part of Fitch Group, a global leader in financial information services with operations in more than 30 countries, which also includes Fitch Solutions. With dual headquarters in London and New York, Fitch Group is owned by Hearst.
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About the Team
Fitch Ratings Lanka is seeking a highly motivated and analytically strong Director to join its Corporates team in Colombo. This role focuses on credit analysis and ratings of Sri Lankan non-financials corporate issuers across diverse sectors. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of local market dynamics, and a passion for financial research and credit risk.
How You’ll Make an Impact:
As a Senior Analyst in the Corporates team, your insights and judgment will directly shape Fitch’s credit opinions on Sri Lankan non-financial corporates. You will:
- Drive Credit Analysis: Lead in-depth assessments of Sri Lankan corporates, producing high-quality, independent ratings and research applying relevant methodologies to local market dynamics.
- Deliver High-Quality Research: Contribute to the team’s ad hoc sector- and issuer- commentaries, detailed thematic sector research reports, and rating actions to events of the day.
- Engage with Stakeholders: Represent Fitch in discussions with senior management of rated entities, regulatory bodies, and industry experts, building trust and credibility.
- Support Rating Committees: Present or support the team in presenting and discussing rating recommendations and key credit issues of non-financial corporates to rating committees, supported by financial forecasts and industry / peer analysis of Sri Lankan corporates.
- Your work will help maintain the integrity and relevance of Fitch’s ratings in the Sri Lankan market, supporting informed decision-making across the financial ecosystem.
You May be a Good Fit if:
- A minimum of 8 years of relevant credit experience working in another credit rating agency, bank/investment bank, regulator, investment manager (or similar institution) or consultancy/accounting firm is essential
- Bachelor’s Degree with a specialty in Accountancy, Economics, Finance or Business Administration required
- CFA candidate is desirable
- Solid analytical and financial modelling skills in excel
- A keen interest and knowledge of corporate industries in Sri Lanka is a plus, with a demonstrable capacity to clearly discern relevant credit issues
- Demonstrable inquisitive, broad-minded and forward-thinking analytical nature, with international perspectives in relation to credit matters
- Confident and articulate in communicating with internal/external constituents (including investors, bankers, regulators and media), with strong business English writing skills and oral communication skills
- Proficiency in use of Excel/Word/PowerPoint
- Self-motivated and enthusiastic
- Able to work independently yet contribute to team objectives
- Able to handle numerous projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
- Candidates will need to comply with all aspects of Fitch’s internal compliance requirements (including disclosure over conflicts of interest and investment holdings).
To protect Fitch’s credibility and reputation, our employees must take every precaution to avoid conflicts of interest or any appearance of a conflict of interest. Should you be successful in the recruitment process at Fitch Ratings you will be asked to declare any securities holdings and other potential conflicts prior to commencing employment. If you, or your immediate family, have any holdings that may conflict with your work responsibilities, you may be asked to divest yourself of them before beginning work.
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