Credit Rating Associate Director

勤務地 東京都
業界・業種 金融
契約タイプ Permanent
給料 Negotiable
参照番号 56377

Credit Rating Analyst (Associate Director / Director)

Location: Tokyo
Department: Corporates – Credit Ratings
Employment Type: Full-time
Work Style: Hybrid (3 days/week in office)

About the Role

Join a global leader in financial insights, data, and analytics. As part of the Corporates Team, you will provide in-depth credit analysis across major industry sectors, working with blue‑chip Japanese issuers and delivering independent, market‑moving credit opinions.

This is an opportunity to grow your expertise and professional visibility within a fast‑paced, internationally collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

Credit Analysis & Research

  • Assume primary analytical responsibility for a portfolio of Japanese non‑financial corporates across multiple sectors

  • Evaluate quantitative and qualitative factors that drive creditworthiness

  • Serve as backup analyst for an additional portfolio of issuers

  • Develop clear forward‑looking credit opinions using established rating criteria

Internal Communication

  • Prepare and present detailed credit analysis to internal rating committees

  • Communicate expectations of issuer performance and discuss rating implications

External Communication

  • Lead meetings with issuer management teams

  • Communicate rating rationales and analytical viewpoints to external stakeholders including investors, bankers, and media

  • Participate in conference calls, press interactions, and prepare written research reports

Market Engagement & Outreach

  • Support outreach by researching performance of targeted companies

  • Prepare outreach materials and participate in external meetings with the Senior Director or Relationship Management team

Regulatory Compliance

  • Ensure compliance with all Japanese regulatory requirements relevant to credit analysis and rating publication

Ideal Candidate Profile

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a quantitative discipline

  • 7+ years of relevant experience in:

    • Credit or equity research

    • Corporate banking (credit division)

    • Investment banking

    • Corporate finance roles

  • Strong financial modelling and analytical skills

  • Fluent Japanese & English (business standard):

    • High proficiency in written analysis & oral presentation

Preferred

  • Demonstrated success in a similar credit/risk/financial analytics role

  • Strong professional network within the Japanese corporate and financial community

  • Proven ability to innovate or introduce process improvements in prior roles

What Makes This Opportunity Stand Out

  • High-impact role working closely with top-tier issuers and major institutional investors

  • Global exposure with significant visibility to headquarters and international teams

  • Diverse coverage across multiple industries

  • Blue‑chip portfolio combining public and private ratings

  • Strong brand recognition and market credibility

Why Join This Organization

Hybrid Work Environment

3 days per week in-office, promoting flexibility and collaboration

Culture of Learning & Mobility

Access to global training, leadership development, and mentorship opportunities

Support for Wellbeing

Resources for physical, financial, mental, and social wellbeing

Family-Friendly Policies

Generous global parental leave and support programs

Inclusive Workplace

Employee Resource Groups and a culture that values diverse voices

Giving Back

Paid volunteer days and donation-matching programs