Associate Analyst Program, Fitch Ratings, Chicago - 2027

Fitch Group • Chicago, IL

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

Fitch Ratings is hiring Associate Analysts for its Chicago office for the July 2027 cohort. The 12-month, full-time program is designed for recent graduates and combines structured training with on-the-job learning. Associates 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 current industry, regulatory, and economic information. The role provides exposure to the credit rating process, including evaluating risk, participating in rating committees, drafting rating affirmations, and writing research reports. Product groups likely to participate 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. The expected base pay rate is $70,000; actual pay may vary based on education, training, experience, past performance, and other job-related factors. The application closing date is January 29, 2027, and the candidate must be able to start in July 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 office schedule.
• Be able to start in July 2027.
• Have work authorization in the United States.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrate intellectual curiosity, financial flair, and a keen interest in credit, fixed income, and industry analysis.
• Value integrity and objectivity.

Nice To Haves

• A degree focus in Real Estate, Finance, Economics, Accounting, and/or Political Science.
• Comfort working in an AI-enabled environment, or curiosity and adaptability to build AI literacy.

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

• Retirement planning programs.
• Tuition reimbursement programs.
• Comprehensive healthcare offerings supporting physical, mental, financial, social, and occupational wellbeing.
• A global parental leave plan.
• Dedicated training, leadership development, and mentorship programs.
• Paid volunteer days and matched funding for donations.
• Discretionary bonuses, long-term incentives, and other benefits sponsored by Fitch may be included depending on the position.

What This Job Offers

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