Fitch Training is a London based specialist-training firm, offering credit and corporate finance workshops in London, New York, Frankfurt and other major financial centres. Our clients include most of the major financial institutions in Europe, North America and Asia. Founded in 1987 (as CCR) and acquired by the Fitch Ratings group in 2002, FitchTraining has built a reputation as Europe's premier credit training specialist, with topical, market focused and practical training workshops. See www.fitchtraining.com for further details.

Department Overview

Fitch Training is growing fast in London, Continental Europe and New York. The work environment combines the advantages of being part of a small, successful and growing team with the strengths of being part of a highly reputed and successful global organisation. Our high calibre training professionals enjoy the combination of a challenging, varied job with a high degree of personal flexibility and independence and a flat management structure.

Job Description

Job objectives and responsibilities:

• Deliver 50 - 80 days a year of corporate credit analysis (large and mid-cap) and / or leveraged finance workshops at an advanced level (not entry level)
• Development days: 30 - 50 to update and prepare case studies and training materials based on current transactions

Location:

• Attached to London office
• Extensive travel required (up to 4 days per month)
• Telecommuting encouraged, permitting work from home

Advantages:

• Training is a seasonal business; quiet times are during school holiday periods
• Flexibility: training dates and travel are agreed well in advance
• Intellectually interesting and stimulating

Person Specification

• Minimum circa 7 year's practical on the job corporate credit and leveraged finance analysis experience with a leading commercial or investment bank
• Outstanding credit analytic skills incl. forecasting, structuring and accounting
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Flexibility and teamwork
• Willingness to work independently on a consultancy basis
• Fluency in other languages a bonus