Structured Finance - Structured Credit & CLOs, Senior Analyst - New York

Fitch Group • New York, NY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Fitch Ratings, one of the world’s top three credit ratings agencies, plays a critical role in global capital markets by providing supplementary credit analysis, ratings, research, and commentary. With over 100 years of experience, Fitch Ratings creates value through rigorous analysis and deep expertise, offering market-leading tools, methodologies, indices, research, and analytical products. It is part of Fitch Group, a global leader in financial information services with operations in more than 30 countries, owned by Hearst. At Fitch Ratings, credit analysts are crucial to market movement, with a unique approach to credit ratings that fosters professional growth. The organization embraces a “challenger mindset” and a people-driven analysis that thrives on collaboration across all levels and locations. As part of a global community, employees find inspiration, challenge, and support, with opportunities for visibility and influence in the global financial marketplace. Fitch Ratings is seeking a Senior Analyst to join its Structured Credit & CLOs group in the New York office. This role offers a collaborative, team-oriented work environment, an opportunity to be a lead coverage analyst at a global rating agency, and aids debt capital markets in making more informed decisions through timely, insightful, and forward-looking rating actions and research.

Requirements

• You hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a quantitative discipline (finance, accounting, economics, etc.)
• You have at least three years of experience in the financial industry, with a preference for experience related to CLOs or Structured Finance
• You possess strong analytical thinking, intellectual curiosity, and attention to detail
• You demonstrate a high level of personal responsibility, initiative, and self-management
• You have the ability to communicate complex subjects accurately and succinctly
• You have a deep interest in capital markets and structured finance
• You are proficient with Microsoft Office suite; knowledge of programming languages is a plus but not required

Nice To Haves

• Critical thinking and meticulous attention to detail
• Strong sense of personal responsibility and initiative
• Ability to convey complex subjects clearly and concisely
• Open-mindedness and ability to understand alternative viewpoints
• Keen interest in structured finance and CLOs

Responsibilities

• Analyze ratings on Collateralized Loan Obligations (CLOs) using proprietary models
• Prepare and present rating conclusions to a credit committee
• Draft rating action commentary reports to communicate rating decisions to market participants
• Contribute to recurring and special research publications

Benefits

• Hybrid Work Environment: 3 days a week in office required based on your line of business and location
• A Culture of Learning & Mobility: Dedicated trainings, leadership development and mentorship programs designed to ensure that your time at Fitch will be a continuous learning opportunity
• Investing in Your Future: Retirement planning and tuition reimbursement programs that empower you to achieve your short and long-term goals
• Promoting Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive healthcare offerings that enable physical, mental, financial, social, and occupational wellbeing
• Supportive Parenting Policies: Family-friendly policies, including a generous global parental leave plan, designed to help you balance career and family life effectively
• Inclusive Work Environment: A collaborative workplace where all voices are valued, with Employee Resource Groups that unite and empower our colleagues around the globe
• Dedication to Giving Back: Paid volunteer days, matched funding for donations and ample opportunities to volunteer in your community

What This Job Offers

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