ESG Editor at Fitch Inc in Chicago, Illinois

Job Description:

Sustainable Fitch is currently seeking an ESG Editor based out of our Chicago or Toronto office.

Sustainable Fitch provides analytical assessments of the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) qualities of an issuer and its financial instruments or securities , helping the ESG financial community make better, informed decisions. Sustainable finance and ESG are increasingly important aspects of the global financial industry.

Sustainable Fitch is a Fitch Solutions company, and an affiliate of Fitch Ratings.

We are seeking a talented, resourceful and versatile editor for our Chicago or Toronto office. The successful candidate will edit and publish English-language ESG products, including ESG Ratings, ESG Scores and ESG Second-Party Opinions.

Ideally, candidates should have a keen interest in financial editing and the role of ESG in corporate affairs .

Principal Responsibilities:

• Edit research reports for content, grammar, style and structure, under deadline pressure.
• Become adept at using Fitch's global research publishing applications. The editor will be responsible for the entire editorial workflow of research, including the publication of documents.
• Work closely with analysts to produce a quality, finished product including accuracy of text.
• Check final documents to ensure all information is clear, accurate, meets all regulatory requirements and adheres to Fitch style.
• Coach analysts on style and grammar by providing specific examples, including rewriting text as needed.

• A bachelor's degree.
• Three years' editing experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Able to build and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of the organisation.
• Experience of handling multiple research reports and editing within tight deadlines.
• Must be able to work as part of a close-knit team as well as independently.
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat Pro and content management systems.

What would make you stand out:

• Knowledge of financial markets, in particular debt markets and the credit ratings industry.
• Interest in ESG trends.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.

Why Choose Fitch:

• Hybrid Work Environment: 2 to 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 programmes designed to ensure that your time at Fitch will be a continuous learning opportunity.
• Investing in Your Future: Retirement planning and tuition reimbursement programmes 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 $60,000 and $65,000 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.

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