Public Finance Credit Analyst - Local Governments

Fitch Ratings, Inc.; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work Environment

Training & Mobility Programs

Retirement planning

Healthcare benefits

Parental leave

Job summary

Fitch Ratings’ US Public Finance Local Government group is seeking an Analyst or Senior Analyst in our Austin office. The role focuses on analyzing local government ratings and monitoring issuers across the United States.

You will review financial reports, engage with issuers, and contribute to rating committees while developing expertise in public finance analytics within a collaborative, global environment.

Qualifications

• 3 years of relevant research or analytical experience in U.S. public finance.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze quantitative and qualitative factors to prepare Fitch’s Local Government Rating Model for new and existing ratings.
• Review annual financial reports, budgets, capital plans, and other public disclosures.
• Identify rating-relevant issues for review by the analytical team and rating committee.
• Meet with issuers and their fiscal agents during management meetings.
• Present rating recommendations and serve as voting member on rating committees.
• Support publication of rating action commentaries, research reports and Fitch Wires.
• Attend industry events and interact with investors, bankers, and other market participants.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Education

CFA

Master’s degree in finance

Global Credit Certificate (MICP)

Job description

Fitch Ratings’ US Public Finance Local Government group is seeking an Analyst or Senior Analyst in our Austin office. The role focuses on analyzing local government ratings and monitoring issuers across the United States.

You will review financial reports, engage with issuers, and contribute to rating committees while developing expertise in public finance analytics within a collaborative, global environment.