Structured Finance - ABS, Senior Analyst - Chicago

Fitch Group•Chicago, IL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Fitch Ratings is seeking an Analyst to join its Asset-Backed Securities (ABS) group in its Chicago office. This position offers opportunities to grow credit understanding across consumer ABS by monitoring macro trends and their impacts on pool and ABS rating performance. The analyst will join a growing team covering consumer sectors such as auto loan and lease, credit cards, and unsecured installment loans. Successful candidates should demonstrate the ability to develop credit views, have experience analyzing performance trends, and possess strong communication skills (written and verbal).

Requirements

BA/BS degree
At least 1 year of relevant work experience (excluding internships)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Comfortable analyzing large datasets and deriving meaningful conclusions
Enjoy working collaboratively and have strong interpersonal skills
Good understanding of finance fundamentals and current economic conditions
Eager to learn new concepts, ask questions, and grow your expertise

Nice To Haves

Direct experience with ABS credit or structured finance is a plus, but not required
Thoughtful perspectives on economic trends and their impact on consumer credit performance
Passion for analysis, attention to detail, and a desire to build a career in credit research and ratings

Responsibilities

Analyze key credit, legal, and structural aspects of ABS transactions
Support rating workflows by assisting in the analysis and monitoring of a portfolio of ABS transactions
Utilize cashflow models to help form opinions on future performance
Stay up to date on sector trends and communicate your findings effectively within the team and to external stakeholders
Contribute to research reports and special projects focused on sector trends