Structured Credit & CLOs - Analyst - Chicago

Fitch Group • Chicago, IL

1d • $80,000 - $95,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Fitch Ratings is seeking an Analyst to join its Structured Credit group in Chicago. The role analyzes new and existing ratings on Collateralized Loan Obligations (CLOs) using proprietary models, supports transaction analysis and model review, and helps prepare 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, and contributes to recurring and ad hoc research publications. The position is part of a collaborative, team-oriented global environment and offers an opportunity to serve as a lead coverage analyst at a global rating agency.

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 ability to listen actively and incorporate different perspectives in a consensus-driven environment.
• Personal responsibility, initiative, and self-management.
• Ability to shift and quickly adapt between multiple tasks as priorities change.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.

Nice To Haves

• Capital markets, securitization, and/or credit analysis experience.
• 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 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.
• Comprehensive healthcare offerings supporting physical, mental, financial, social, and occupational wellbeing.
• 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