Senior Credit Analyst — Gaming, Lodging & Leisure

Fitch Ratings, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Fitch US Corporates seeks a Senior Analyst for coverage in the Gaming, Lodging & Leisure sectors to join our team in our Toronto, Chicago or New York office.

You will perform analysis of key quantitative and qualitative factors, develop and maintain comprehensive financial models, engage with industry management teams to gain insights, and present analysis to internal credit rating committees and external audiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• CFA/CPA or CFA Candidate preferred.
• 3-5+ years relevant experience, some coverage or knowledge of the GLL sector a plus.
• Capital markets and/or credit analysis experience a plus.
• Expertise in Excel and Word.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to shift between multiple projects as priorities change and work in a team‑oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis of key quantitative and qualitative factors influencing credit quality in the Gaming, Lodging & Leisure sectors;
• Develop and maintain comprehensive financial models;
• Engage with industry management teams to gain insights and enhance analysis;
• Present analysis of companies to internal credit rating committees and participate in the evaluation of other credits within Corporates as well as other related credit groups;
• Involvement in communicating rating rationales to external audiences (primarily institutional investors, sell‑side analysts and media) in meetings, conference calls, press releases and written research reports;
• Contribute to the writing of timely research on topical issues.

Skills

Analytical skills

Quantitative skills

Organizational skills

Written & verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

CFA/CPA or CFA Candidate

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Fitch US Corporates seeks a Senior Analyst for coverage in the Gaming, Lodging & Leisure sectors to join our team in our Toronto, Chicago or New York office.

You will perform analysis of key quantitative and qualitative factors, develop and maintain comprehensive financial models, engage with industry management teams to gain insights, and present analysis to internal credit rating committees and external audiences.