CLOs & Structured Credit Analyst — Hybrid Chicago

Fitch Group; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Training & mentorship

Retirement and tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Fitch Ratings in Chicago seeks an Analyst to join its Structured Credit group. You will analyze CLO ratings using proprietary models, support transaction analysis, and draft committee materials under senior guidance.

Qualified candidates have a bachelor’s degree in finance/ accounting/ economics and at least one year of financial-sector experience, with strong analytical skills, communication, and Excel proficiency. This role offers a hybrid work environment and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics or related field.
• At least one year of financial-sector experience.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to listen actively.
• Proficient in Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Analyze new and existing ratings on Collateralized Loan Obligations (CLOs) using proprietary models.
• Support transaction analysis, model review and drafting committee materials under guidance of senior team members.
• Review transaction documents to identify and assess credit risks.
• Prepare and present rating conclusions to a credit committee.
• Draft rating action commentaries that explain rating decisions to market participants.
• Contribute to recurring and ad hoc research publications.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Initiative

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or economics

Tools

SQL

Python

VBA

Excel

Word

Job description

Fitch Ratings in Chicago seeks an Analyst to join its Structured Credit group. You will analyze CLO ratings using proprietary models, support transaction analysis, and draft committee materials under senior guidance.

Qualified candidates have a bachelor’s degree in finance/ accounting/ economics and at least one year of financial-sector experience, with strong analytical skills, communication, and Excel proficiency. This role offers a hybrid work environment and growth opportunities.