Public Finance Credit Analyst — Local Governments (Hybrid)

Hearst Corporation; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Learning culture

Retirement benefits

Healthcare

Parental leave

Volunteer days

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Fitch Ratings in Austin seeks a dedicated analyst for the US Public Finance Local Government team to assess local government ratings and monitor issuers across the United States. You will analyze diverse financial data, participate in management meetings with issuers, and help prepare rating actions and commentary.

The role requires 3 years of public finance experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects.

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.
• Ability to shift between multiple projects as priorities change.

Responsibilities

• Analyze quantitative and qualitative factors to prepare Fitch's Local Government Rating Model for assigning new and monitoring existing ratings.
• Review annual comprehensive financial reports, budgets, capital plans and other public disclosure statements.
• 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

Quantitative skills

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Education

Master's degree in finance, business or public administration

CFA

Global Credit Certificate (MICP)

Job description

Fitch Ratings in Austin seeks a dedicated analyst for the US Public Finance Local Government team to assess local government ratings and monitor issuers across the United States. You will analyze diverse financial data, participate in management meetings with issuers, and help prepare rating actions and commentary.

The role requires 3 years of public finance experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects.