FIG Analyst, Bank Ratings & Capital Advisory (RAC)

Job description

The successful candidate will play a senior, client-facing role in the team’s continued expansion, supporting banks worldwide with their strategies regarding corporate credit rating agencies, balance sheet and capital management, and solutions to strengthen their credit profiles.

Tasks

The role includes:

• Overseeing the execution of existing consulting engagements and assisting with new business development and pitch materials
• Advice on the methodologies of the major rating agencies, including rating sensitivities and notching implications
• Overseeing the analysis of bank balance sheets, including asset quality, profitability, capital, debt, financing, and liquidity
• Leading capital and funding scenario analyses, including CET1, AT1, Tier 2, and MREL/TLAC impact
• Preparation and review of materials for senior clients, briefing notes, and analytical memoranda
• Monitoring regulatory and credit rating agency developments and translating them into actionable client advice
• Execution of privately placed corporate financing transactions (DCM) for FOG clients, with a particular focus on senior unsecured and regulatory capital (Tier 2 and AT1) instruments
• Building relationships with our clients' key stakeholders
• Building a brand profile and actively contributing to business development

Requirements

The candidate should:

• Have extensive knowledge of bank balance sheets, P&L statements, asset risk, capital, financing, liquidity, and off-balance-sheet liabilities
• Have a strong technical understanding of regulatory capital metrics (CET1, Tier 1, total capital, leverage ratio, balance sheet exposures)
• Have 6–9 years of relevant experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • Rating agency (banking ratings team), ideally with senior analytical responsibilities
  • FIG Investment Banking, Capital Advisory Services, or Regulatory Capital Advisory Services
  • Bank Treasury/Capital Management/ALM
• Have a strong understanding of banking capital instruments, MREL/TLAC, AT1/Tier 2 issuances, and rating implications
• Have advanced financial modeling, Excel, and PowerPoint skills, with experience reviewing work done by junior staff
• Have a strong understanding of regulatory frameworks, capital instruments, and rating agency methodologies
• Ability to lead complex analyses, challenge assumptions, and translate findings into clear recommendations
• Structured thinking, quantitative rigor, and strong execution discipline have
• Demonstrate professional judgment and discretion when handling sensitive information
• A team player with strong personal integrity and the ability to mentor junior team members
• Be able to work effectively in international teams and when managing multiple stakeholders

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