Structured Finance - Structured Credit & CLOs, Senior Analyst (Austin)
About The Position
Fitch Ratings is seeking a Senior Analyst to join its Structured Credit group in its Austin office. Fitch Ratings is one of the world's top three credit ratings agencies, playing a critical role in global capital markets by providing supplementary credit analysis, ratings, research, and commentary. With a legacy of over a century, Fitch Ratings offers unique approaches to credit ratings and opportunities for professional growth. The company embraces a "challenger mindset" and is dedicated to innovating services for its clients. The credit analyst role is pivotal in moving markets, with a focus on people-driven analysis that thrives on collaboration. Fitch Ratings is part of Fitch Group, a global leader in financial information services with operations in more than 30 countries.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master’s degree in a quantitative discipline (finance, accounting, economics, etc.)
- At least three years of experience in the financial industry, with a preference for experience related to CLOs or Structured Finance
- Strong analytical thinking, intellectual curiosity, and attention to detail
- High level of personal responsibility, initiative, and self-management
- Ability to communicate complex subjects accurately and succinctly
- Interest in capital markets and structured finance
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
Nice To Haves
- knowledge of programming languages is a plus but not required
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
