Associate Analyst Program, Fitch Ratings, Chicago - 2027

Fitch Group • Chicago, IL

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

Fitch Ratings is hiring recent graduates for its July 2027 Associate Analyst Program in Chicago. This full-time, 12-month graduate program combines structured training with on-the-job learning, providing a broad analytical perspective and direct experience in the credit rating process. Associates are assigned to a Fitch Ratings product group and work with analytical teams and senior analysts on new issuer ratings, gathering and analyzing industry, regulatory, and economic information. The work includes evaluating risk, participating in rating committees, drafting rating affirmations, and writing research reports. The program is intended to develop analytical skills, service to investors and issuers, and a team-oriented approach to ratings analysis. Product groups likely to be included are Structured Finance, Corporate Ratings, Financial Institutions, US Public Finance, and Global Infrastructure and Project Finance. The role follows a hybrid schedule requiring three days per week in the Chicago office. Applicants must be able to start in July 2027 and have U.S. work authorization. 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 Chicago on a hybrid schedule requiring three days per week in the office.
• Be able to start in July 2027.
• Have work authorization in the United States.
• Demonstrate strong, clear, and concise verbal and written communication skills.
• Show intellectual curiosity, financial aptitude, and a keen interest in credit, fixed income, and industry analysis.
• Value integrity and objectivity.
• Be comfortable working in an AI-enabled environment, or be curious and adaptable and eager to develop AI literacy.

Nice To Haves

• Academic background in Real Estate, Finance, Economics, Accounting, or Political Science.
• 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.
• Contribute to the credit rating process within an assigned product group.

Benefits

• Dedicated training, leadership development, and mentorship programs.
• Retirement planning programs.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Comprehensive healthcare offerings supporting physical, mental, financial, social, and occupational wellbeing.
• Global parental leave plan and other family-friendly policies.
• Employee Resource Groups.
• Paid volunteer days, matched funding for donations, and opportunities to volunteer in the community.
• Potential commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, long-term incentives, and other company-sponsored benefits, depending on position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed