US Corporates - Credit Analyst, Senior Analyst - Gaming, Lodging & Leisure - Toronto

Fitch Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 163,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

Fitch Group is seeking a Senior Analyst to lead coverage in the Gaming, Lodging & Leisure sectors, with options to operate from Toronto, Chicago or New York offices. The role focuses on timely credit analysis, financial modeling, and presenting insights to rating committees while engaging with management teams.

The candidate will contribute to published research and interact with external investors and analysts. A strong background in capital markets and credit analysis is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• CFA/CPA or CFA Candidate preferred.
• 3–5+ years relevant experience; knowledge of GLL sector a plus.
• Capital markets or credit analysis experience is a plus.
• Expertise in Excel and Word.
• Strong analytical, quantitative and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to shift between multiple projects in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze quantitative and qualitative factors influencing credit quality in Gaming, Lodging & Leisure.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive financial models.
• Engage with industry management teams to gain insights and enhance analysis.
• Present analysis to internal credit rating committees and evaluate other credits.
• Communicate rating rationales to external audiences in meetings and reports.
• Contribute to writing timely research on topical issues.

Skills

Analytical skills

Quantitative skills

Organizational skills

Excellent written & verbal comms

Education

Bachelor's degree

CFA/CPA or CFA Candidate

Tools

Excel

Word

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US Corporates - Credit Analyst, Senior Analyst - Gaming, Lodging & Leisure - Toronto

Requisition ID: 50723

Business Unit: Fitch Ratings

Category: Credit Analysis & Research

Location: Toronto, ON, CA

Date Posted: Sep 28, 2026

At Fitch, we have an open culture where employees are able to exchange ideas and perspectives, throughout the organization, irrespective of their seniority. Your voice will be heard allowing you to have a real impact. We embrace diversity and appreciate authenticity encouraging an environment where employees can be their true selves. Our inclusive and progressive approach helps us to keep a balanced perspective. Fitch is also committed to supporting its employees by advancing conversations around diversity, equity and inclusion. Fitch’s Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) have been established by employees who have joined together as a workplace community based on similar backgrounds or life experiences. Fitch’s ERGs are available to connect employees with others within the organization to offer professional and personal support.

With our expertise, we are not only creating data and information, but also producing timely insights from every angle to influence decision making in this ever changing and highly competitive market. We have a relentless hunger to innovate and unlock the power of human insights and to drive value for our customers. There has never been a better time to make an impact and we invite you to join us on this journey.

US Corporates – Credit Analyst, Senior Analyst – Gaming, Lodging & Leisure

Fitch US Corporates is seeking a Senior Analyst for coverage in the Gaming, Lodging & Leisure sectors to join our team in our Toronto, Chicago or New York office

What We Offer:

• An opportunity to be a lead coverage analyst at a global rating agency.
• A team-oriented work environment.
• A role and platform that helps the debt capital markets make more informed decisions via timely, insightful and forward-looking rating actions and research.

We’ll Count on You To:

• Perform analysis of key quantitative and qualitative factors influencing credit quality in the Gaming, Lodging & Leisure sectors;
• Develop and maintain comprehensive financial models;
• Engage with industry management teams to gain insights and enhance analysis;
• Present analysis of companies to internal credit rating committees and participate in the evaluation of other credits within Corporates as well as other related credit groups;
• Involvement in communicating rating rationales to external audiences (primarily institutional investors, sell-side analysts and media) in meetings, conference calls, press releases and written research reports;
• Contribute to the writing of timely research on topical issues.

What You Need to Have:

• Bachelor's degree required;
• CFA/CPA or CFA Candidate preferred;
• 3-5+ years relevant experience, some coverage or knowledge of the GLL sector a plus;
• Capital markets and/or credit analysis experience a plus;
• Expertise in Excel and Word;
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and organizational skills;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Ability to shift between multiple projects as priorities change and work in a team-oriented environment.

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• Some knowledge of, and a keen interest in the GLL sector and similar property-linked securities;
• Professional background in capital markets and/or credit analysis experience and well-developed financial statement analysis skills;
• Desire to deepen their exposure to and understanding of the debt capital markets;
• A strong pattern of leadership and the ability to proactively and successfully interact with various internal and external stakeholders.

Why Fitch?

At Fitch Group, the combined power of our global perspectives is what differentiates us. Our global network of colleagues comes together to accomplish things greater than they ever could alone.

Every team member is essential to our business and each perspective is critical to our success. We embrace a diverse culture that encourages a free exchange of ideas, guaranteeing your voice will be heard and your work will have an impact, regardless of seniority.

We are building incredible things at Fitch and we invite you to join us on our journey.

FOR TORONTO ROLES ONLY: Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $115,000 and $130,000. Actual salaries will be determined on an individualized basis and may vary based on factors including but not limited to education, training, experience, past performance, and other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of Fitch’s total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, long-term incentives, and other benefits sponsored by Fitch.

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Fitch is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.