.Analyst - Sustainable Fitch, Latin American Team - Sao PauloRequisition ID: 46979Business Unit: Fitch RatingsCategory: Credit Analysis & ResearchLocation: Mexico City, Mexico State, MXDate Posted: Aug 21, 2024Analyst – Sustainable Fitch, Latin American Team – Sao PauloSustainable Fitch is currently seeking an Analyst to join its Latin American team, based in Sao Paulo.Part of Fitch Group, Sustainable Fitch provides ESG research and assigns ESG Ratings and Scores to issuers and their sustainable debt instruments across the globe.What We Offer:Join a growing and strategically important business division of Fitch, work in a rapidly evolving environment and directly contribute to its success.Join a dynamic team of passionate ESG analysts with a common objective to contribute to ESG assessment and integration within the fixed income market.Ability to develop strong ESG analytical skills and work with experienced, knowledgeable regional and global sustainability specialists.Exposure to regional corporates, financial institutions, and sovereign issuers.Ongoing training on financial and sustainability topics related to the role.Great benefits package: medical insurance, annual volunteer working days, non-contributory pension, parental leave, four weeks per year allowance to work from abroad, hybrid working arrangements (minimum two days in the office), bonus/profit share and competitive salary.We'll Count on You To:Analyze issuers and their bonds and propose ESG Ratings and Scores; draft ESG assessment reports and draft press releases and contribute to occasional written research commentary.Deliver timely, focused written analysis, supported by well construed arguments backed by verified factual data.Keep up to date with Latin American ESG trends, both regulatory and sector specific.Understand and apply Sustainable Fitch's rating and scoring methodologies and become familiar with the company's approach to assessing the sustainability impact associated with a broad range of business activities.Present findings to issuers and investors.Interact with colleagues globally to leverage knowledge, gain international experience and establish good working relationships.What You Need to Have:Fluency in spoken and written English. Fluency in spoken and written Spanish and/or Portuguese.Understanding of Latin America's socioeconomic characteristics and financial markets.Broad interest in business, finance, and economics.Degree in a discipline with a technical background related to any environmental science, social risk or governance-themed disciplines, or economics/business/finance.Familiarity with and interest in ESG concepts and topics.Basic financial literacy and a sound analytical mind capable of working with and drawing conclusions from data.Strong team player with excellent inter-personal skills.Self-starter. The candidate will be expected to show initiative as well as manage and prioritize his/her time
