Research Assistant - Public Finance
Job ID      1213
Working Location      US - New York, NY
Employment Status      Full-Time Regular
Required Experience      1 year
Required Education      Bachelors Degree
Required Travel    
No
Organization      Fitch Ratings

Essential Functions

Fitch Ratings is seeking an entry level Research Assistant with no more than one year of work experience to provide Data and Systems support for our Public Finance department. This person will be a member of a six person team that provides all non-analytic support to the Public Finance department. This group is responsible for supporting all of the propriety applications within the department.

Under the supervision of senior management, the successful candidate will:
• Troubleshoot and provide systems and data support for Public Finance Analysts
• Run database queries and generate reports
• Input data related to US Public Finance securities and bonds using proprietary applications
• Respond to data inquiries from Investors and/or Fitch Analysts regarding cusips and bonds
• Maintain the integrity and consistency of departmental data while liaising with the IT database team

Ideal candidates should have:
• Basic understanding and ability to run database queries
• Knowledge and exposure to financial systems and underlying databases strongly preferred
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Basic understanding of financial markets, particularly municipal bonds
• Strong communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Strong knowledge of Excel spreadsheets and extensive use of proprietary applications
• Bachelor’s degree required

Fitch is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such we base all promotion and employment related decisions including hiring, employee treatment, training, compensation, transfer, benefits, and disciplinary action, on appropriate nondiscriminatory business factors, and is committed to ensuring equal employment and advancement opportunities for all individuals. Fitch does not discriminate in employment policies, actions, opportunities, or practices on the basis or race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy and related medical conditions, disabled or veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.