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Hi folks, I applied to Fitch for the Director role (corporate ratings). I had an interview with HR and second interview with 2 directors of corporate ratings, I got a rejection 4 days after my 2nd interview. I have almost 9 years of experience across SAP consultancy, finance project management, FP&A...

Hey everyone, I had a question regarding group selection at a ratings agency-figured this forum was probably the right place. Firstly, I just wanted to know what the group selection process looks like for a full-time program at a CRA. From what little I've heard, at least at Moodys, Fitch and, S&P,...

Hi All! I'm looking for some advice. I'm currently enrolled in a Top 15 MBA program (part time) while working full time in financial services - more of an operations role. I want to take this opportunity, while I'm still doing my MBA , to make a career transition. I'm looking to make a move to a...

Hi all, I'm a graduate student at one of the top 10 European universities (DACH) and am working part-time for a European CRA's SF team since I began my Master's more than a year ago. I'm going to finish this year, and have been applying to jobs for a taste of the local jobs market before I make a...

I'm inquiring of opinions on DBRS, the credit rating agency. Any insight into the company culture, experiences, feedback specifically for junior level analysts. Thank you!

Hi guys, I have been invited for a case interview at Fitch. They have asked me to complete the credit opinion of a company and have provided their rating criteria and have asked to prepare a power point which I will present to a team of analysts who will challenge my assumptions. Now my questions is...

I will be going to the NYC location. There is going to be a 3 three hour formal interview process, I will be quizzed on excel, and then there is a networking session afterward. I am interested in corporate credit rating. What should I expect? I am a woman from a top 20 public school btw.

I am reevaluating my career path, any input and advice would be appreciated. How are the exit opportunities for a CFA level 3 candidate working in corporate credit ratings at a CRA for the TMT industry (masters/ MBA position with client and c-suite interaction)? Prior to this, I worked a few years...

I've been looking around as to the best way to get into economic consulting with one of the big firms (AG,Brattel,CRA) and I think I'm looking at three options: 1) Get my master in applied econ and then apply to boost my chances 2) Work as a research assistant for a couple of years and then go 3)...

Hi y'all! I'm currently a first year Masters student. I'm doing management with a specialisation in finance. I have also cleared the CFA L1 and my ultimate aim is to break into Investment Management at a BB firm in London. Since my undergraduate degree and experience so far have been technical, I...

So I am facing this tough decision between a Strategic Solutions/Client Portfolio Allocation Advisory role at an asset manager (think PIMCO /Eaton Vance) and a Credit Ratings Research internship at Moody's. Assuming I will not be returning after the summer, I am primarily considering full-time...

Hi, I am wondering about the possible exit opportunities after working as a rating analyst for Big 3 CRA in the Insurance practice in Europe. One obvious change is going directly to work for the insurance company. Which positions at the insurance companies could be the most attractive? Are there any...

For starters, a quick intro: -Rising senior at a small but decently ranked non-target LAC in the South -Finance and Econ double major, 3.7 GPA -Taking CFA L1 in December -Soph. Internship in Public Policy and Econ Research -Junior Internship at a mid-sized commercial bank ($30bb in assets). Fairly...

I have an upcoming interview with Fitch's Funds and Asset Manager rating group. Its similar to what morningstar does. Does anyone have any experience with this group, what kind of technical questions can I expect?

Hi WSO , I'm a senior at a state school with a decent reputation. I have a 3.6 GPA in accounting and management information systems. My previous internship experience is in back office strategy at GS and at a large Fortune 500 company. I currently have offers from a big 4 and a CRA. At the Big 4...

Hello. Long time WSO follower here. I'm in between two offers and I was looking to see if I could get some advice, as to which one would be better to achieve my long-term goals. First off, a little background on me. I graduated last year with a degree in Finance from a non-target based in Florida....

I have a 2nd rounder at CRA, Anyone have any tips or ideas of cases I may receive? What is the best way to go about preparing for the case interview ?