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.

Department Overview

The Sustainable Fitch division is a relatively new initiative at Fitch Ratings that produces research to quantify the level of environmental, social and governance (ESG) risk and its impact on Fitch\'s ratings. Sustainable Finance and ESG are increasingly important aspects of the global financial industry and candidates should have a keen interest in financial editing and the role of ESG in corporate affairs.

This position sits within the editorial team of the Publishing Group.

The editor will be based either in Singapore or Hong Kong.

Principal Responsibilities and Duties

• Edit research reports for content, grammar, style and structure, under deadline pressure.
• Become adept at using Fitch\'s global research publishing applications. The editor will be responsible for the entire editorial workflow of research, including the publication of documents.
• Work closely with analysts to produce a quality, finished product including accuracy of text.
• Check final documents to ensure all information is clear, accurate, meets all regulatory requirements and adheres to Fitch style.
• Coach analysts on style and grammar by providing specific examples, including rewriting text as needed.

Skills Required

• Knowledge of financial markets, in particular debt markets, and the credit ratings industry.
• Interest in environmental, social and governance trends.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of the organisation.
• Able to handle multiple research reports and edit within tight deadlines.
• Must be able to work as part of a close-knit team as well as independently.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Motivated and resilient.
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat Pro and content management systems.

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.

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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 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.

UNITED STATES ONLY: As part of its continued efforts to maintain a safe workplace for employees, Fitch requires that all employees who receive a written offer of employment on or after October 4, 2021 be fully vaccinated (as defined by the CDC) against the coronavirus by the first day of employment as a condition of employment, to the extent permitted by applicable law. Fitch will consider requests for reasonable accommodations due to medical and/or religious reasons on an individual basis in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

FOR NEW YORK ROLES ONLY: The anticipated base salary range for this full-time position is $ [X] to $ [X], depending on factors such as experience, education, level, skills, and location. Additionally, this position is eligible for annual performance-based incentive plan as well a competitive benefits package that includes (but not limited to) medical, dental, vision, parental leave, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee & company contribution options, life/disability/accident insurance and tuition reimbursement.

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