This position will have direct responsibility for a portfolio of 12 - 15 companies, including the Auto OEMs and/or auto parts suppliers. Primary duties associated with the portfolio of companies include: conducting onsite meetings with senior corporate management; performing analysis of key quantitative and qualitative factors; creating detailed financial models; presenting companies to Fitch's internal credit rating committee; communicating ratings and rating rationale to senior management; interacting with investors, sell-side analysts and media, including public speaking on the sector; and writing and publishing press releases and research reports.