Senior Director, Local Government Credit Ratings

Fitch Ratings; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Leadership development

Tuition reimbursement

Healthcare coverage

Job summary

Fitch Ratings is seeking a Director/Senior Director in Chicago to lead local government rating analyses for the Midwest. You’ll drive rating execution, research, and external engagement while mentoring analysts and shaping rating criteria.

You bring 10+ years in U.S. public finance, strong communication and ethical standards, and prefer CFA or advanced finance degree. Hybrid work and senior leadership opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of U.S. public finance analytical experience with local government knowledge.
• Ability to lead rating analyses, committees, and external engagements.
• Strong writing, communication, and ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead rating analysis for U.S. local government issuers and transactions.
• Represent Fitch on the Chicago area and Midwest local government rating views.
• Mentor analysts and contribute to rating criteria and sector research.
• Engage with issuers, advisers, and media to build Fitch's reputation.

Skills

Analytical leadership

Public finance expertise

Financial statement analysis

Public speaking / media interactions

AI tools proficiency

Financial modeling

Education

CFA or Master’s in Finance/Business/PA preferred

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Internal databases

External market data

Financial models

Job description

Fitch Ratings is seeking a Director/Senior Director in Chicago to lead local government rating analyses for the Midwest. You’ll drive rating execution, research, and external engagement while mentoring analysts and shaping rating criteria.

You bring 10+ years in U.S. public finance, strong communication and ethical standards, and prefer CFA or advanced finance degree. Hybrid work and senior leadership opportunities are offered.