Project Finance Models Reviewer

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**Project Finance Models Reviewer**
**Department overview**:
The position advertised is for a role within the GIG Model Management Team, which is tasked with overseeing the development of Fitch's inhouse project finance models and the review of external models used in the rating process of infrastructure and project finance transactions.
Fitch's GIG Model Management Team (GMMT) is looking for a project or structured finance financial modeller or a credit analyst with strong and in-depth understanding of cash flow modelling to contribute to the review of cash flow models used in the rating process of infrastructure and project finance transactions.
**Position Requirements**
- Cash flow model build or review / audit experience
- Strong Excel skills
- Good knowledge of corporate accounting and financial statements
- Degree in quantitative disciplines
- Organisation skills and the ability to manage and prioritise workload
- Good communication skills, including the ability to interact with a wide range of constituents and build good working relationships
- VBA and Python knowledge a plus
- Knowledge of fundamental project finance credit analysis a plus
- Cash flow modelling or accountancy qualification a plus
**Application**:
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