Senior Analyst/ Associate Director, Bank Ratings, Jakarta

  • Jakarta
  • Fitch Ratings
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. Fitch Ratings' Financial Institution Group is currently seeking a Senior Analyst based out of our Jakarta office. The Fitch Ratings Financial Institutions Group has actively built the agency into the global leader in bank credit rating coverage. The Group is also experiencing growing coverage of non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs), including asset managers, securities firms, leasing/factoring companies and captives. PT Fitch Ratings Indonesia was established in 2005 and Fitch is the only international rating agency with a local presence in Indonesia. Fitch covers around 50 financial institutions in Indonesia with ratings assigned and monitored on both international and national rating scales. Reporting to the Financial Institution (FI) Ratings Team Head, Jakarta, this role will be responsible for bank and NBFI ratings under the Indonesian team's coverage. What We Offer: Global perspective: Fitch Ratings has a global presence with more than 2,000 employees across offices in over 30 countries, offering an unmatched international perspective and global outlook. Collegial and collaborative environment: We foster a collegial and collaborative work environment where you have the opportunity to work closely with colleagues spanning different Fitch Group units in offices around the world. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: DEI are core values at Fitch. We believe that diverse teams achieve better results by leveraging a broad set of ideas and perspectives. We are committed to increasing diversity, ensuring equal opportunity for all and strengthening our inclusive culture where all members of the Fitch community can thrive. Workplace Flexibility: Fitch values individuality and operates in a high-trust culture. Fitch will provide you with excellent workplace flexibility which would allow you to balance your professional and personal needs. We’ll Count on You To: Perform objective and independent credit assessments on banks and non-bank financial institutions in Indonesia. Prepare rating recommendations and present them in credit rating committees. Closely monitor industry and issuer developments to ensure the continued relevance of credit ratings. Conduct regular credit review meetings with the senior management of issuers and lead on sessions for which you are the primary analyst Communicate Fitch's credit view to issuers and the investment community through the publication of research reports and where appropriate, investor conferences and bilateral interviews. What You Need to Have: A minimum of four years’ experience working in another credit rating agency, bank/investment bank, investment manager, or consultancy/accounting firm Fluent English and Bahasa Indonesia; demonstrably strong business English writing skill is required Strong analytical skill and attention to detail A good understanding of financial institution business models and key factors relevant to assigning credit rating What Would Make You Stand Out: Ability to work independently in an international environment and contribute to team objectives Confidence to defend your credit views and challenge those of others you do not agree with, including those from senior colleagues Demonstrate inquisitive, broad-minded, and forward-thinking analytical nature Why Fitch? At Fitch Group, the combined power of our global perspectives is what differentiates us. Our global network of colleagues comes together to accomplish things greater than they ever could alone. Every team member is essential to our business and each perspective is critical to our success. We embrace a diverse culture that encourages a free exchange of ideas, guaranteeing your voice will be heard and your work will have an impact, regardless of seniority. We are building incredible things at Fitch and we invite you to join us on our 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 our clients to make important credit judgements with confidence.