Associate Analyst Program, Fitch Ratings, London - September 2026

Fitch Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial information service provider is seeking Associate Analysts for their London office. This role offers recent graduates an exceptional opportunity to gain hands-on experience in credit analysis through a structured training program. Responsibilities include evaluating risk, participating in rating committees, and drafting research reports. Candidates must be intellectually curious, have a passion for finance, and be able to work under a hybrid office schedule. This position is slated to start in September 2026, with full authorization to work in the UK required.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work in London with a hybrid office schedule.
• Full authorization to work in the UK without sponsorship is required.
• Intellectually curious with an interest in credit and finance.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate risk and participate in rating committees.
• Draft ratings affirmations and write research reports.

Skills

Financial analysis

Clear communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Recent graduate (September 2025-September 2026)

Job description

Fitch Ratings is currently seeking Associate Analysts based out of our London office.

Fitch Ratings is a leading provider of credit ratings, commentary, and research. Dedicated to providing value beyond the rating through independent and prospective credit opinions, Fitch Ratings offers global perspectives shaped by strong local market experience and credit market expertise. The additional context, perspective, and insights we provide help investors to make important credit judgments with confidence.

What We Offer

• The Fitch Ratings 2026 Associate Analyst Program (September 2026 cohort) is an exceptional entry level opportunity for recent graduates. The full‑time graduate program is a combination of structured training designed specifically to provide a broad analytical perspective and on‑the‑job learning experience. As an Associate Analyst, you’ll be assigned to a specific Fitch Ratings product group and provided roles and responsibilities that fully immerse you in the credit rating process.
• During the 12‑month program, Associate Analysts will get placed in analytical teams where they will collaborate with senior analysts on new issuer ratings and gather and analyze the latest industry, regulatory, and economic information. At Fitch, you will receive the training to develop a high level of service to investors and issuers and a team‑oriented approach to ratings analysis.

We’ll Count on You To

• Evaluate risk
• Participate in rating committees
• Draft ratings affirmations
• Write research reports

What You Need to Have

• September 2025-September 2026 graduates; with less than 12 months of relevant full‑time experience.
• Must be able to work in London (hybrid office schedule)
• Ability to start September 2026
• Students must have full authorisation to work in the UK without sponsorship

What We’re Looking For

• Intellectually curious students with financial flair and a keen interest in credit, fixed income, and industry analysis.
• Strong, clear, and concise communicators, both verbally and written.
• Students from a diverse range of academic backgrounds with a passion for finance, research and analysis are welcome; A plus if you study one or more of the following majors: Real Estate, Finance, Economics, Accounting, and/or Political Science.
• Individuals who truly value integrity and objectivity – these are two values we hold ourselves to and pride ourselves on.

Product groups and teams likely to be included are

• Structured Finance
• Corporate Ratings
• Financial Institutions
• International Public Finance

Read below to learn more about our different analytical groups

Structured Finance

Fitch’s Structured Finance maintains existing ratings and assigns ratings to new structured finance transactions. Fitch currently rates Structured Finance transactions across four main asset classes: Asset Backed Securities, Residential Mortgage‑Backed Securities, Commercial Mortgage‑Backed Securities and Structured Credit.

Corporate Ratings

The Fitch Ratings Corporates group provides public and private ratings on companies and their debt instruments, including bank loans, senior and subordinated debt, commercial paper and preferred stock. The group's analytical methodology addresses the legal, regulatory and market environments in over 100 countries in which Fitch Ratings operates, with particular emphasis on debt structure.

Financial Institutions

Fitch’s financial institutions’ coverage includes not only banks but also finance and leasing companies, securities firms, and asset management organizations. In addition, the group supports dedicated teams for rating specialized securities such as covered bonds.

International Public Finance

Fitch Ratings creates value beyond the rating by bringing an informed perspective to the Public Finance sector. Nearly 90% of the world’s largest institutional investors routinely turn to Fitch Ratings for in‑depth analysis, comprehensive research and easily understood criteria for rating central and local governments, public housing, higher education, healthcare, public power, and public transportation bonds. With offices across Europe our analysts are sensitive to local legislative and legal issues and are poised to address the specific needs of regional markets.

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.

Fitch Group is a global leader in financial information services with operations in more than 30 countries. Wholly owned by the Hearst Corporation, we are comprised of three main businesses: Fitch Ratings | Fitch Solutions | Fitch Learning.

For more information please visit our websites:

www.fitchratings.com | www.fitchsolutions.com | www.fitchlearning.com

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 interests 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 Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and affirmatively 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.