Structured Credit & CLOs - Analyst - Austin

Fitch Group • Austin, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Fitch Ratings is seeking an Analyst to join its Structured Credit group in Austin. The role analyzes new and existing ratings on Collateralized Loan Obligations (CLOs), using proprietary models, and supports transaction analysis, model review, and preparation of committee materials under the guidance of senior team members. The Analyst reviews transaction documents to identify and assess credit risks, presents rating conclusions to a credit committee, drafts rating action commentaries for market participants, and contributes to recurring and ad hoc research publications.

The position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative, global rating-agency environment and contribute to timely, insightful, and forward-looking rating actions and research that support debt capital market participants. The role is hybrid, with three days per week in the office required, based on the line of business and location.

Requirements

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

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

• Dedicated training, leadership development, and mentorship programs.
• Retirement planning programs.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Comprehensive healthcare offerings supporting physical, mental, financial, social, and occupational wellbeing.
• A global parental leave plan and other family-friendly policies.
• Employee Resource Groups.
• Paid volunteer days and matched funding for donations.

What This Job Offers

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