Executive Assistant, CreditSights

Working at CreditSights offers the chance to be part of a premier independent credit research firm, renowned for its in-depth analysis and insights. You'll collaborate with a team of seasoned analysts, delivering critical intelligence that helps clients navigate complex financial markets. This dynamic environment encourages professional growth and innovation, enabling you to make a meaningful impact in the field of credit research.

About the Team

The Executive Assistant will provide full support to our co-heads of CreditSights & some administrative support to 4 senior members of their team.

How You’ll Make an Impact:

• Manage calendar, schedule events, meetings and general administrative support for the executives and team, including often complex and challenging international travel arrangements
• Manage logistics for internal, external meetings and corporate events, i.e: team building event, client event, townhall and etc.
• Handle general administrative duties for the team, i.e. compiling internal communications, managing expense reports, etc.
• Manage complex projects, requiring inputs from multiple sources, ensuring the timely completion of work at a very high standard
• Prepare complex PowerPoint presentations, excel reports and draft correspondence, and email communications.
• Take initiative in completing assignments, solving problems, and seeking solutions.
• Prioritize assignments, juggle various tasks, work in a fast-paced environment, and meet deadlines all with minimal supervision
• Willingness to assist with and/or lead office management tasks as required
• Strong project coordination and operational understanding
• Familiarity with expense & travel booking best practices

You May be a Good Fit if:

• 5+ years’ experience in an Executive Assistant role supporting a CEO, COO or other C-level executive
• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred
• High proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel.
• A curious & proactive mindset that drive continuous learning and improvement
• Exceptional organizational skills with an eye for detail
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• High degree of professionalism in all respects
• Uphold a strict level of confidentiality
• Flexible and able to multitask, and prioritize work
• In the office 3-days a week

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• Experience working in a finance, technology, or fintech company.
• Willingness to roll up your sleeves and contribute wherever needed, no task is too small or junior for you

• Hybrid Work Environment: 3 days a week in office required based on your line of business and location
• A Culture of Learning & Mobility: Dedicated trainings, leadership development and mentorship programs designed to ensure that your time at Fitch will be a continuous learning opportunity
• Investing in Your Future: Retirement planning and tuition reimbursement programs that empower you to achieve your short and long-term goals
• Promoting Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive healthcare offerings that enable physical, mental, financial, social, and occupational wellbeing
• Supportive Parenting Policies: Family-friendly policies, including a generous global parental leave plan, designed to help you balance career and family life effectively
• Inclusive Work Environment: A collaborative workplace where all voices are valued, with Employee Resource Groups that unite and empower our colleagues around the globe
• Dedication to Giving Back: Paid volunteer days, matched funding for donations and ample opportunities to volunteer in your community

Fitch is committed to providing global securities markets with objective, timely, independent and forward-looking credit opinions. To protect Fitch’s credibility and reputation, our employees must take every precaution to avoid conflicts of interest or any appearance of a conflict of interest. Should you be successful in the recruitment process at Fitch Ratings you will be asked to declare any securities holdings and other potential conflicts prior to commencing employment. If you, or your immediate family, have any holdings that may conflict with your work responsibilities, you may be asked to divest yourself of them before beginning work.

Fitch is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.

FOR NEW YORK AND CHICAGO ROLES ONLY: Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $90,000 and $115,000 per year. Actual salaries will be determined on an individualized basis and may vary based on factors including but not limited to education, training, experience, past performance, and other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of Fitch’s total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, long-term incentives, and other benefits sponsored by Fitch.