Sustainable Fitch Analyst

Overview

In this role you will contribute to Sustainable Fitch’s ESG-focused credit analysis, applying methodologies to assess sustainability impacts on entities and debt instruments. You will deliver high-quality written research and monitor a portfolio of companies, collaborating with global colleagues to stay ahead of sustainability trends. Your work supports the integration of ESG considerations into credit ratings and investor insights. This is a chance to shape sustainable finance within a globally recognized ratings firm and develop in a learning-driven environment.

Pay / Benefits

• medical insurance
• annual volunteer working days
• non-contributory pension
• parental leave
• four weeks per year abroad
• hybrid working arrangements with three days in the office

Responsibilities

• Apply Sustainable Fitch analytical methodologies to assess sustainability impact across a range of activities
• Produce timely, focused written analysis on sustainability characteristics of entities and debt issuances
• Support arguments with verified data and robust rationale
• Monitor a portfolio of companies and stay updated on global sustainability trends
• Collaborate with colleagues to leverage knowledge and build international networks

Key requirements

• Degree related to environmental science, social risk, governance, or economics/finance
• 1–3 years in sustainability with knowledge of market themes and international taxonomies
• Basic financial literacy and ability to work with data
• Strong analytical, attention to detail, and critical thinking
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
• Excellent interpersonal skills and team orientation
• Self-starter with good time management
• Full professional proficiency in English; additional European language preferred

• strong analytical thinking
• attention to detail
• team collaboration
• data handling / data analysis
• ESG knowledge and international taxonomies (EU Taxonomy)
• financial literacy

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