Associate Director Ratings Advisory

About the role

The Associate Director, Ratings Advisory provides analytical and execution support for ratings advisory mandates across corporate, institutional, financial institution and sovereign clients. The role assists in preparing financial analysis, rating agency materials, peer benchmarking and credit narratives to support client discussions and rating agency engagements.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare analysis, presentation materials and supporting documentation under senior guidance.
• Review client financial statements, capital structures, cash flows and business profiles.
• Conduct peer benchmarking, market research and rating methodology summaries.
• Contribute to rating case presentations, information packs and client discussion materials.
• Coordinate rating agency interactions, meeting logistics, information requests and follow‑up actions.
• Perform base‑case and downside scenario analysis, sensitivity analysis and rating impact assessment.
• Collaborate with DCM, Corporate Finance, Coverage and Risk teams to gather inputs and align deliverables.
• Maintain accurate mandate files, engagement records, data sources and advisory documentation.
• Support internal reporting on ratings trends, market updates and client opportunities.
• Ensure work complies with FAB policies, confidentiality, governance standards and regulatory expectations.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, business, accounting or a related discipline.
• Basic understanding of regional markets and rating agency methodologies across corporate, FI and sovereign sectors.
• Ability to engage professionally with internal stakeholders and client teams under senior guidance.
• High integrity, collaborative mindset and commitment to governance, confidentiality and risk management.

Required skills

• Financial modelling
• Credit analysis
• Scenario analysis