Structured Finance - Structured Credit & CLOs, Senior Analyst - Toronto

Fitch Group; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global credit ratings agency is seeking an Analyst to join its Structured Credit group in Toronto. This role involves analyzing CLO ratings and preparing reports for a credit committee. Candidates should have a degree in a quantitative field and at least three years in finance, especially related to structured finance. The company promotes a hybrid work environment and values professional growth.

Benefits

Hybrid Work Environment

Comprehensive healthcare offerings

Retirement planning and tuition reimbursement

Paid volunteer days

Qualifications

• At least three years of experience in the financial industry, preferably with CLOs.
• Proficiency with programming languages is a plus but not required.
• Interest in capital markets and structured finance.

Responsibilities

• Analyze ratings on Collateralized Loan Obligations (CLOs).
• Prepare and present rating conclusions to a credit committee.
• Draft rating action commentary reports.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a quantitative discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

Overview

Fitch Ratings is seeking an Analyst to join its Structured Credit group based out of our Toronto office location. Fitch Ratings is one of the world’s top three credit ratings agencies, providing supplementary credit analysis, ratings, research, and commentary to financial market participants. We offer a century-long legacy of rigorous analysis and a wide range of market-leading tools, methodologies, indices, research, and analytical products. Fitch is part of Fitch Group, with operations in more than 30 countries and dual headquarters in London and New York. Fitch Group is owned by Hearst.

At Fitch Ratings, credit analysts play a pivotal role in moving markets through high-quality credit analysis that supports our clients. We foster professional growth within a collaborative, global environment and encourage a challenger mindset, innovation, and visibility in the global financial marketplace.

Want to learn more about a career as a credit analyst at Fitch Ratings? Please review our current opportunities on the Fitch Careers site.

About the Team

• A collaborative, team-oriented work environment where excellent communication skills are essential
• Opportunity to be a lead coverage analyst at a global rating agency
• A role that aids debt capital markets in making more informed decisions through timely, insightful, and forward-looking rating actions and research

How You’ll Make an Impact

• 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

You May Be a Good Fit If

• 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; knowledge of programming languages is a plus but not required

What Would Make You Stand Out

• 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

Why Choose Fitch

• Hybrid Work Environment: 2 to 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 continuous learning
• Investing in Your Future: Retirement planning and tuition reimbursement programs
• Promoting Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive healthcare offerings supporting physical, mental, financial, social, and occupational wellbeing
• Supportive Parenting Policies: Family-friendly policies, including a generous global parental leave plan
• Inclusive Work Environment: A collaborative workplace where all voices are valued, with Employee Resource Groups
• Dedication to Giving Back: Paid volunteer days, matched donations, and opportunities to volunteer in your community

Fitch is committed to providing objective, timely, independent and forward-looking credit opinions. Employees must disclose any securities holdings and potential conflicts prior to commencing employment. If you or your immediate family have holdings that may conflict with work responsibilities, you may be asked to divest before beginning work.

Fitch is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.

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