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    Sustainable Fitch is currently seeking an ESG Ratings Analyst based out of our London office.

    Part of Fitch Solutions (and Fitch Group), Sustainable Fitch is focused on research, analysis and production of ESG reports and data analyses for companies and their debt instruments. Sustainable Fitch was launched in September 2021 and grew from a dozen analysts based in London to more than 120 members across three continents and nine offices, including 86 analysts. The group currently has four primary teams: ESG Research, ESG Integration and Reporting, ESG Analytics (ESG ratings & Scores), and ESG Product Development.

    Following the successful development of the ESG Rating products, the ESG Analytics department is looking to reinforce its existing teams in London and/or Barcelona, to produce, monitor and maintain ESG assessments on debt instruments and entities.

    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
    • As part of a growing structure and in the context of a constantly evolving ESG market, there will be opportunity to take on important projects and be visible (both internally and externally)
    • Great benefits package: medical insurance, annual volunteer working days, non-contributory pension, parental leave, four weeks per year allowance to work from abroad flexible hours and work arrangement (two days in the office, three days from home), bonus and competitive salary

    We’ll count of you to

    • Deliver high-quality, timely, focused analysis on a suite of products related to the ESG credentials and performance of entities and fixed income issuances
    • Keep up to date with ESG trends, both regulatory and within your sector of expertise
    • Engage externally with issuers and investors
    • Participate in conferences and webinars

    What you need to have

    • Degree in a discipline with a technical background related to any environmental science, social risk or governance-themed disciplines, or economics/business/finance
    • Financially literate and comfortable working with and drawing conclusions from data
    • Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Access)
    • Have direct knowledge or experience/understanding of at least one specific industry sector among energy/transportation or real estate/building
    • Fluent in English (written and spoken)

    What would make you stand out?

    • Be proactive and curious, put the interest of the team and product first
    • Be able to cooperate seamlessly in a team-based, international setup, with a strong focus on collaboration and common objectives
    • Be able and willing to learn from mistakes, as well as to provide and accept constructive criticism
    • Detailed knowledge of an additional language will be beneficial

    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.

    Powered by the human insight that has differentiated Fitch for over 100 years, Sustainable Fitch combines experience and heritage with the best ESG information available in the market today. Our suite of solutions provides a much-anticipated, single source for the ESG focused financial community with tools, data, research and insights under one holistic, modular, user-friendly ESG investing umbrella.

    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.