Director, International Public Finance Ratings, Singapore
Posted on Feb. 20, 2026 by Fitch Ratings
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Director, International Public Finance Ratings, Singapore
Requisition ID: 49494
Business Unit: Fitch Ratings
Category: Credit Analysis & Research
Location:
Singapore, SG
Date Posted: Feb 20, 2026
Fitch Ratings is currently seeking a Director in our International Public Finance team based out of our Singapore office.
As one of the world’s top three credit ratings agencies, Fitch Ratings plays a critical role in global capital markets by providing supplementary credit analysis, ratings, research, and commentary to financial market participants. For over 100 years, Fitch Ratings has been creating value for global markets through its rigorous analysis and deep expertise, which have resulted in a variety of market leading tools, methodologies, indices, research, and analytical products. Fitch Ratings is part of Fitch Group, a global leader in financial information services with operations in more than 30 countries, which also includes Fitch Solutions. With dual headquarters in London and New York, Fitch Group is owned by Hearst.
At Fitch Ratings, credit analysts play a pivotal role in moving markets, as quality credit analysis is the lifeblood of our organization. With a legacy of over a century, our unique approach to credit ratings offers unmatched opportunities for professional growth. Embracing a “challenger mindset,” you'll join a team dedicated to innovating service to our clients. Our people-driven analysis thrives on collaboration across all levels and locations, surpassing traditional financial modeling. Lastly, as part of our global community, you'll find inspiration, challenge, and support, with ample opportunities for visibility and influence in the global financial marketplace.
Want to learn more about a career as a credit analyst at Fitch Ratings? Visit: https://careers.fitch.group/content/Credit-Analysts/
About the Team
Fitch’s International Public Finance (IPF) team in APAC offers a supportive and inclusive culture with the opportunity to work alongside some of the leading credit analysts from around the world. In this highly visible role, you will have the opportunity to assign and monitor credit ratings of public sector entities, subnational governments and their debt instruments across the APAC region, along with a number of learning opportunities to support your growth within the organisation, and flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle and help you succeed in your career.
How You’ll Make an Impact:
- Take analytical responsibility for assigning and monitoring credit ratings for public entities in a number of Asia-Pacific countries within IPF’s coverage, including Singapore, South Korea and India. Your strong analytical experience will enable you to identify key credit themes to deliver quality outputs internally and externally within deadlines.
- Monitor news and financial result releases to identify events or trends which may have credit rating implications or require the publication of written comments.
- Present and discuss rating recommendations, ideas, and facts effectively in writing and verbally to rating committees.
- Take a leading role in meetings with executives and high-level government officials.
- Effectively write and publish comprehensive rating reports and thematic research on debt issuers or sectors under your coverage.
- Represent Fitch to external stakeholders, such as presenting our rating criteria and rating approach with issuers, bankers and investors. You will have regular interaction with a range of fixed income market participants and the media so must possess high level communication and presentation skills and professionalism.
- Ensure all work is compliant with policies, procedures and regulations.
- Be available to travel within the APAC region.
You May be a Good Fit if:
- You have a minimum of 8 years’ experience in a financial or credit analytical role within a financial services firm, ideally with exposure to the public finance sector, although analysts with experience in other sectors will also be considered.
- You are fluent in English and Korean, both verbal and written, which is a core requirement for the role.
- You are degree educated, ideally within Finance, Accounting, Economics or Public Finance, with an advanced understanding of financial and credit concepts.
- You have excellent attention to detail, an analytical mindset, proficiency with Excel and financial modelling, as well as a comprehensive understanding of complex capital structures and financial documentation. This will be supported by your excellent writing and communication skills and your ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously.
- You are reliable and act with integrity.
What Would Make You Stand Out:
- Good knowledge of the public sector and relevant credit concepts.
- Initiative and proactivity to drive high quality communication with the market.
- Ability to work well with peers and market participants from different backgrounds and cultures given Fitch’s global presence and diverse working culture.
- Driving innovation to find new and better ways to do things to assist Fitch’s efficiency and productivity.
- Fluency in languages other than English and Korean will be highly regarded but not necessary for the role.
Why Choose Fitch:
- Hybrid Work Environment: 3 days a week in office required
- 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.
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Advertised until:
March 22, 2026
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