Structured Credit & CLOs - Analyst - Austin

Fitch Group • Austin, TX

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

Fitch Ratings is seeking an Analyst to join its Structured Credit group in Austin. The role focuses on analyzing new and existing Collateralized Loan Obligation (CLO) ratings and supporting rating decisions and research. Working with senior team members, the Analyst will review transactions and models, assess credit risks in transaction documents, prepare committee materials, and present rating conclusions. The position also contributes to rating action commentaries and recurring or ad hoc research publications. The group offers a collaborative environment and the opportunity to contribute to timely, insightful, and forward-looking credit opinions that inform debt capital markets.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related quantitative field.
• At least one year of financial-sector experience; Structured Credit or Structured Finance experience is preferred but not required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, intellectual curiosity, and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to listen actively and incorporate different perspectives in a consensus-driven environment.
• Personal responsibility, initiative, and self-management.
• Ability to shift quickly between multiple tasks as priorities change.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.

Nice To Haves

• Capital markets, securitization, and/or credit analysis experience.
• A proven track record of analyzing large datasets or working with programming tools such as SQL, Python, VBA, or comparable tools.

Responsibilities

• Analyze new and existing ratings on Collateralized Loan Obligations (CLOs) using proprietary models.
• Support transaction analysis, model review, and drafting committee materials under the guidance of senior team members.
• Review transaction documents to identify and assess credit risks.
• Prepare and present rating conclusions to a credit committee.
• Draft rating action commentaries explaining rating decisions to market participants.
• Contribute to recurring and ad hoc research publications.

Benefits

• Retirement planning programs.
• Tuition reimbursement programs.
• Comprehensive healthcare offerings supporting physical, mental, financial, social, and occupational wellbeing.
• A global parental leave plan.
• Paid volunteer days.
• Matched funding for donations.
• Training, leadership development, and mentorship programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level