Senior Analyst/Associate Director - Corporates (Natural Resources & Commodities) - London

Requisition ID: 49282

Business Unit: Fitch Ratings

Category: Credit Analysis & Research

Location: London, GB

Date Posted: Jan 15, 2026

Job Title: EMEA Corporates & Infrastructure - Senior Analyst/Associate Director, Energy, Natural Resources & Infrastructure, London

Fitch Ratings is seeking a Credit Analyst for the Energy, Natural Resources & Infrastructure team in EMEA Corporates & Infrastructure.

Fitch Ratings’ EMEA Corporates & Infrastructure group provides public and private ratings of companies and their debt instruments as well as project finance and infrastructure transaction ratings in Europe, Middle East and Africa.

What We Offer:

• An opportunity to be a coverage analyst at a global rating agency
• Excellent sector learning opportunities across corporates and project finance and ability to become a sector specialist
• Daily interaction with a broad selection of EMEA-based corporates including global commodities producers
• Periodic investor and financial institutions outreach
• Being part of a successful and diverse multinational team
• A maternity cover role that can either be extended in the team or reallocated to a different team of the Corporates & Infrastructure group

We'll Count on You To:

• Take responsibility for monitoring and proactively assessing a portfolio of companies across commodities sectors, analyse the creditworthiness of issuers in the sector, and monitor news and financial results to identify events or trends which may lead to timely rating changes;
• Assist lead analysts in developing credit rating recommendations through extensive research and financial modelling support and presenting analysis and recommendations to credit committees;
• Participate in meetings with executive-level management teams to strengthen understanding of business and industry;
• Perform quantitative analysis including comprehensive financial statement forecasting;
• Perform qualitative analysis focused on factors such as business models, competitive strengths, management strategy, industry analysis and regulatory considerations;
• Assist in producing thematic research reports in your coverage sectors;
• Conduct work in compliance with all relevant policies and procedures;
• Contribute to a team spirit of comprehensive and open discussion and collaboration

What You Need to Have:

• Bachelor's degree at minimum, MBA or other advanced degree a plus;
• 2+ years experience in credit, financial analysis or accounting, plus a solid understanding of financial statements;
• Some coverage or knowledge of the Energy, Natural Resources and Infrastructure sector a plus;
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and organisational skills;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Other language skills would be advantageous.
• Ability to shift fluidly between multiple projects as priorities change;
• Ability to excel in a team-oriented environment.

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• Some knowledge of and a keen interest in learning more about the Energy, Natural Resources & Infrastructure;
• Wants to deepen their exposure to and understanding of the debt capital markets;
• Is a strong team player with the ability to proactively and successfully interact with various stakeholders, both within and outside the organisation;
• Has an ultimate career objective of developing a reputation as a credit expert and an industry authority;
• Enjoys critical thinking, including developing and sharing well-reasoned opinions.

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 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.