Associate Analyst Program, Fitch Ratings, New York - 2027
About The Position
Fitch Ratings is hiring Associate Analysts for its New York office as part of the July 2027 cohort. This full-time, 12-month graduate program is intended for recent graduates and combines structured training with on-the-job learning. Participants are assigned to a Fitch Ratings product group and work with analytical teams, collaborating with senior analysts on new issuer ratings and gathering and analyzing industry, regulatory, and economic information. The role provides experience in the credit rating process, including evaluating risk, participating in rating committees, drafting rating affirmations, and writing research reports. Potential product groups include Structured Finance, Corporate Ratings, Financial Institutions, U.S. Public Finance, and Global Infrastructure and Project Finance. The position follows a hybrid schedule requiring three days per week in the office. Candidates must be able to work in New York, have U.S. work authorization, and be available to start in July 2027. The application closing date is January 29, 2027.
Requirements
- Be a December 2026–June 2027 graduate with less than 12 months of relevant full-time experience.
- Be able to work in New York on a hybrid office schedule.
- Be available to start in July 2027.
- Have U.S. work authorization.
- Demonstrate intellectual curiosity, financial aptitude, and a keen interest in credit, fixed income, and industry analysis.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing.
- Value integrity and objectivity.
Nice To Haves
- Academic background in Real Estate, Finance, Economics, Accounting, and/or Political Science.
- A diverse academic background with a passion for finance, research, and analysis.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate risk.
- Participate in rating committees.
- Draft rating affirmations.
- Write research reports.
- Collaborate with senior analysts on new issuer ratings.
- Gather and analyze current industry, regulatory, and economic information.
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.
- Employee Resource Groups.
- Paid volunteer days.
- Matched funding for donations.
- Opportunities to volunteer in the community.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
