Job Description

At Fitch, we have an open culture where employees are able to exchange ideas and perspectives, throughout the organization, irrespective of their seniority. Your voice will be heard allowing you to have a real impact. We embrace diversity and appreciate authenticity encouraging an environment where employees can be their true selves. Our inclusive and progressive approach helps us to keep a balanced perspective. Fitch is also committed to supporting its employees by advancing conversations around diversity, equity and inclusion. Fitch\'s Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) have been established by employees who have joined together as a workplace community based on similar backgrounds or life experiences. Fitch\'s ERGs are available to connect employees with others within the organization to offer professional and personal support.

With our expertise, we are not only creating data and information, but also producing timely insights from every angle to influence decision making in this ever changing and highly competitive market. We have a relentless hunger to innovate and unlock the power of human insights and to drive value for our customers. There has never been a better time to make an impact and we invite you to join us on this journey.

Fitch Ratings is a leading provider of credit ratings, commentary and research. Dedicated to providing value beyond the rating through independent and prospective credit opinions, Fitch Ratings offers global perspectives shaped by strong local market experience and credit market expertise. The additional context, perspective and insights we provide have helped fund a century of growth and enables you to make important credit judgments with confidence.

Fitch Ratings\' Insurance group is currently seeking an Associate Director or Director based out of our Hong Kong or Singapore office.

Fitch Ratings\' insurance group knows what it takes to deliver value, meaning and insightful ratings to market participants. With coverage across all areas of the insurance market including life, non-life and reinsurance, our experienced analysts apply an open and balanced approach to credit assessment. Leveraging industry data and well-tested credit metrics, our analytical process is supported by a careful mix of quantitative and qualitative factors. Our insurance team transforms data into actionable views that help investors evaluate risk.

The Asia Pacific Insurance group has analysts in Australia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Singapore, Sri Lanka and Thailand.

• Exposure to life/ non-life (re)insurers in APAC regions, with a focus on China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, South Korea

We\'ll Count on You To:

• Demonstrate in-depth insurance sector knowledge, industry experience, IFRS17 insurance accounting and application of Fitch\'s rating criteria, especially in China/HK/Taiwan/Skorea
• Participate in comprehensive meetings and discussions with senior management at rated insurers
• Monitoring a portfolio of issuer ratings, including the preparation of rating committee documentation and discussing credit analyses in rating committees
• Writing and publishing of comprehensive rating reports on individual issuers
• Participation in and chairing of credit rating committees in both your allocated region and other countries/continents
• Regular interaction with external contacts, investors and bankers and liaison with issuers\' senior management
• Publication of sector-specific research and insightful commentary
• Presenting and responding to external queries from investors, bankers and other fixed income market participants and the media together with more senior analysts

What You Need to Have:

• A minimum of 8 years financial/credit analysis experience in Asia Life / Non-life and (re)insurer
• Fluency in Mandarin and English, both verbal and written; Any other languages are advantageous.
• Degree educated, ideally within Finance or Accounting / Economics
• Able to cope with time pressure and deadlines, and being happy to travel to China, Taiwan, South Korea or other APAC countries for short periods when required
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously - the initiative, ability and organisational skills to take responsibility for a portfolio of credits
• A questioning mind-set to identify the pertinent questions to assess an insurer\'s financial profile
• Attention to detail, especially in data handling and interpretation
• The capacity to work self-sufficiently while also having a \'collegiate\' approach
• Ability to cope with time pressure and deadlines.
• Proficient knowledge of standard business software

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• Team management experience
• CPA/CFA qualifications are beneficial but not essential
• Able to work independently in an international environment while also being a good team player

Why Fitch?

Fitch Ratings is a leading provider of credit ratings, commentary and research. Dedicated to providing value beyond the rating through independent and prospective credit opinions, Fitch ratings offers global perspectives shaped by strong local market experience and credit market expertise. The additional context, perspective and insights we provide have helped fund a century of growth and enables our clients to make important credit judgements with confidence.

Fitch Group is a global leader in financial information services with operations in more than 30 countries. Wholly owned by the Hearst Corporation, we are comprised of three main businesses: Fitch Ratings | Fitch Solutions | Fitch Learning.

For more information please visit our websites:

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Fitch is committed to providing global securities markets with objective, timely, independent and forward-looking credit opinions. To protect Fitch\'s credibility and reputation, our employees must take every precaution to avoid conflicts of interests 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.

Fitch Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law

Fitch Group is a global leader in financial information services with operations in more than 30 countries. Wholly owned by the Hearst Corporation, we are comprised of three main businesses: Fitch Ratings | Fitch Solutions | Fitch Learning.

For more information please visit our websites: | |

Fitch is committed to providing global securities markets with objective, timely, independent and forward-looking credit opinions. To protect Fitch\'s credibility and reputation, our employees must take every precaution to avoid conflicts of interests 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.

Fitch is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

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