Sustainability Analyst -No Foreign Language Required (Toronto)

Fitch Group, Inc., Fitch Ratings, Inc., Fitch Solutions Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Volunteer days

Pension plan

Parental leave

Job summary

Sustainable Fitch, a Fitch Solutions Company, invites an Analyst to join our Toronto team. You will contribute to sustainability analyses across entities and debt instruments, presenting data-driven insights that support credit ratings with ESG considerations.

Ideal candidates have a degree in a technical or finance-related field and 1–3 years of sustainability experience, plus strong Excel and communication skills. Hybrid work applies, with in-office presence in Toronto.

Qualifications

• Degree in a discipline with a technical background related to environmental science, social risk or governance-themed disciplines, or economics/business/finance.
• Minimum one to three years’ experience in sustainability and knowledge of current sustainability market themes and regulation.
• Basic financial literacy; able to work with data.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Carry out high-quality, timely written analysis on sustainability-related products and debt issuances.
• Output should be supported by well-constructed arguments, backed by verified factual data.
• Monitor a portfolio of companies daily and stay updated with global sustainability trends.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Self-starter

Data interpretation

Education

Degree in environmental science/related field or economics/finance

1–3 years sustainability experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sustainability Analyst -No Foreign Language Required (Toronto)

Requisition ID: 50338

Business Unit: Fitch Solutions

Category: Credit Analysis & Research

Location: Toronto, CA

Date Posted: Jul 20, 2026

Sustainable Fitch is currently seeking an Analyst based out of our Toronto office.

Powered by the human insight that has differentiated Fitch for over 100 years, Sustainable Fitch combines experience and heritage with the best ESG information available in the market today. Our suite of solutions provides a much-anticipated, single source for the ESG focused financial community with tools, data, research and insights under one holistic, modular, user-friendly ESG investing umbrella. Sustainable Fitch is a Fitch Solutions Company. No Foreign Language Required.

Working at Sustainable Fitch provides the opportunity to engage with sustainability-focused financial analysis within a globally recognized ratings organization. You'll be part of a team dedicated to assessing the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) impacts of investment decisions, shaping the future of sustainable finance. This role allows you to drive positive change by integrating ESG considerations into credit ratings and research.

What We Offer

• Join a growing and strategically important business division of Fitch Group that has a dynamic team of seasoned and passionate regional and global sustainability specialists. Generate sustainability assessments or subcomponents on entities and debt instruments, contribute to our success.
• Ongoing training with access to a wide range of learning and training programs and certificates where your sustainability, financial, IT and soft skills will be further developed. We have designed and curated a five-year career plan.
• Great benefits package including medical insurance, annual volunteer working days, non-contributory pension, parental leave, four weeks per year allowance to work from abroad, hybrid working arrangements with three days in the office, bonus and a competitive salary.

We’ll Count on You To

• Understand and apply Sustainable Fitch’s analytical methodologies and become familiar with the company’s approach to assessing the sustainability impact associated with a broad range of financial and/or nonfinancial corporate business activities.
• Carry out and deliver high-quality, timely, focused written analysis on a suite of products related to the sustainability characteristics and performance of entities and debt issuances. Output should be supported by well-constructed arguments, backed by verified factual data.
• Work alongside peers, monitoring a portfolio of companies on a daily basis.
• Keep up to date with sustainability trends globally, both regulatory and sector specific.
• Interact with colleagues globally to leverage knowledge, gain international experience, and establish good working relationships.

What You Need to Have

• Degree in a discipline with a technical background related to any environmental science, social risk or governance-themed disciplines, or economics/business/finance.
• Minimum one to three years’ experience in sustainability and knowledge/application of current sustainability market themes and regulation, as well as international taxonomies for sustainable activities.
• Basic financial literacy. Capable of working with data.
• Have strong analytical and critical thinking skills and good attention to detail and comfortable working with and drawing conclusions from data.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word).
• Strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Self-starter that shows initiative and know-how to manage and prioritize his/her time.

What Would Make You Stand Out

• Passion for sustainability and related topics, and knowledge of international taxonomies, in particular the EU Taxonomy, and international guidelines / standards, such as the OECD Guidelines and the UN Global Compact.
• Financial flair and a keen interest in credit, fixed income and industry analysis with certain understanding of financial statements.
• Experience in analyzing or working in the financial institution industry.
• Intellectual curiosity and a keen interest in responsible investing and sustainable finance.
• Command of another language in addition to English and Spanish, with a preference for Portuguese.
• A self-starter with strong attention to detail, execution, and the ability to prioritise workload effectively.
• Comfortable researching companies across multiple sectors, synthesizing information from news sources and company documents in clear and well‑written summaries and interpreting legal and regulatory documents.

Why Choose Fitch

• 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

At Fitch, AI is embedded in how we work every day—supporting smarter decision‑making, streamlining workflows, and enabling new ways to create value for our business and clients. Intelligent solutions are increasingly part of our day‑to‑day operations, helping teams work more efficiently and think differently as we continue to evolve. We’re looking for colleagues who are comfortable operating in an AI‑enabled environment—or who are curious, adaptable, and eager to build their AI literacy over time. We value professionals who embrace technology as part of continuous learning and who are committed to using it thoughtfully to enhance how work gets done.

Fitch is committed to providing global securities markets with objective, timely, independent and forward‑looking credit opinions. To protect Fitch’s credibility and reputation, our employees must take every precaution to avoid conflicts of interest or any appearance of a conflict of interest. Should you be successful in the recruitment process at Fitch Ratings you will be asked to declare any securities holdings and other potential conflicts prior to commencing employment. If you, or your immediate family, have any holdings that may conflict with your work responsibilities, you may be asked to divest yourself of them before beginning work.

Fitch is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affidavitative 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.