Hybrid NYC Credit Ratings Analyst (Entry Level)

Hearst Corporation; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Training & mentorship

Retirement planning

Healthcare benefits

Parental leave

Diversity & inclusion

Volunteer days

Job summary

Fitch Ratings is seeking Associate Analysts for our New York office to join the 2027 cohort. You will collaborate with senior analysts on issuer ratings and gather industry, regulatory, and economic data to support credit opinions and research.

The program blends structured training with on-the-job experience. During the 12-month program you’ll evaluate risk, participate in rating committees, and draft rating affirmations while developing timely research reports for investors.

Qualifications

• 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 Real Estate, Finance, Economics, Accounting, or Political Science.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Financial flair

Credit analysis

Industry analysis

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Economics or related field

Job description

Fitch Ratings is seeking Associate Analysts for our New York office to join the 2027 cohort. You will collaborate with senior analysts on issuer ratings and gather industry, regulatory, and economic data to support credit opinions and research.

The program blends structured training with on-the-job experience. During the 12-month program you’ll evaluate risk, participate in rating committees, and draft rating affirmations while developing timely research reports for investors.