Lead Credit Analyst, Structured Finance & CLOs

Fitch Group; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Leadership development & mentorship

Tuition reimbursement

Healthcare offerings

Job summary

Fitch Ratings, a member of Fitch Group, seeks an Associate Director for the Structured Credit & CLOs team in Chicago. You will analyze CLO ratings, prepare conclusions, and present to a credit committee. You’ll draft commentary and contribute to research publications, supporting informed market decisions.

The role emphasizes rigorous quantitative work, clear communication, and collaboration across teams. Hybrid schedule and ongoing development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in a quantitative discipline (finance, accounting, economics, etc.).
• At least four years of experience in the financial industry, with a preference for CLOs or Structured Finance.
• Strong analytical thinking, intellectual curiosity, and attention to detail.
• High level of personal responsibility, initiative, and self-management.
• Ability to communicate complex subjects accurately and succinctly.
• Interest in capital markets and structured finance.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite; knowledge of programming languages is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze ratings on Collateralized Loan Obligations (CLOs) using proprietary models.
• Prepare and present rating conclusions to a credit committee.
• Draft rating action commentary reports to communicate rating decisions to market participants.
• Contribute to recurring and special research publications.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in quantitative discipline

Tools

MS Office

Programming languages

Job description

Fitch Ratings, a member of Fitch Group, seeks an Associate Director for the Structured Credit & CLOs team in Chicago. You will analyze CLO ratings, prepare conclusions, and present to a credit committee. You’ll draft commentary and contribute to research publications, supporting informed market decisions.

The role emphasizes rigorous quantitative work, clear communication, and collaboration across teams. Hybrid schedule and ongoing development opportunities are offered.