Structured Credit & CLOs - Analyst - Chicago

Fitch Group; Chicago (IL); Hybride; USD 80 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid work environment

Training & mentorship

Retirement and tuition reimbursement

Résumé du poste

Fitch Ratings in Chicago seeks an Analyst to join its Structured Credit group. You will analyze CLO ratings using proprietary models, support transaction analysis, and draft committee materials under senior guidance.

Qualified candidates have a bachelor’s degree in finance/ accounting/ economics and at least one year of financial-sector experience, with strong analytical skills, communication, and Excel proficiency. This role offers a hybrid work environment and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics or related field.
• At least one year of financial-sector experience.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to listen actively.
• Proficient in Excel and Word.

Responsabilités

• Analyze new and existing ratings on Collateralized Loan Obligations (CLOs) using proprietary models.
• Support transaction analysis, model review and drafting committee materials under guidance of senior team members.
• Review transaction documents to identify and assess credit risks.
• Prepare and present rating conclusions to a credit committee.
• Draft rating action commentaries that explain rating decisions to market participants.
• Contribute to recurring and ad hoc research publications.

Connaissances

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Initiative

Multitasking

Formation

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or economics

Outils

SQL

Python

VBA

Excel

Word

Description du poste

Structured Credit & CLOs - Analyst - Chicago

Requisition ID: 50834

Business Unit: Fitch Ratings

Category: Credit Analysis & Research

Location: Chicago, IL, US

Date Posted: Oct 21, 2026

As one of the world's top three credit ratings agencies, Fitch Ratings plays a critical role in global capital markets by providing supplementary credit analysis, ratings, research, and commentary to financial market participants. For over 100 years, Fitch Ratings has been creating value for global markets through its rigorous analysis and deep expertise, which have resulted in a variety of market leading tools, methodologies, indices, research, and analytical products. Fitch Ratings is part of Fitch Group, a global leader in financial information services with operations in more than 30 countries, which also includes Fitch Solutions. With dual headquarters in London and New York, Fitch Group is owned by Hearst.

At Fitch Ratings, credit analysts play a pivotal role in moving markets, as quality credit analysis is the lifeblood of our organization. With a legacy of over a century, our unique approach to credit ratings offers unmatched opportunities for professional growth. Embracing a "challenger mindset," you'll join a team dedicated to innovating service to our clients. Our people-driven analysis thrives on collaboration across all levels and locations, surpassing traditional financial modeling. Lastly, as part of our global community, you'll find inspiration, challenge, and support, with ample opportunities for visibility and influence in the global financial marketplace.

Fitch Ratings is seeking an Analyst to join its Structured Credit group to join our Chicago office.

About the Team

• Fitch Ratings is a global company with a presence in over 30 countries, offering opportunities to work with diverse teams and clients from around the world
• A collaborative, team-oriented work environment where excellent communication skills are essential
• An opportunity to be a lead coverage analyst at a global rating agency
• A role that aids debt capital markets in making more informed decisions through timely, insightful, and forward-looking rating actions and research

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Analyze new and existing ratings on Collateralized Loan Obligations (CLOs) using proprietary models
• Support transaction analysis, model review and drafting committee materials under guidance of senior team members
• Review transaction documents to identify and assess credit risks
• Prepare and present rating conclusions to a credit committee
• Draft rating action commentaries that explain rating decisions to market participants
• Contribute to recurring and ad hoc research publications

You May be a Good Fit if

• You hold a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics or a related quantitative field.
• At least one year of financial-sector experience, preferably but not necessarily related to Structured Credit or Structured Finance.
• You demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills, intellectual curiosity, and attention to detail.
• You have excellent communication skills and can listen actively, incorporating different perspectives in a consensus-driven environment.
• You demonstrate personal responsibility, initiative, and self-management
• Ability to shift and quickly adapt between multiple tasks as priorities change
• You are proficient the Microsoft Excel and Word

What Would Make You Stand Out

• Capital markets, securitization and/or credit analysis experience
• Proven track record of data-analysis of large datasets or working with programming tools, such as SQL, Python, VBA or comparable tools.

Why Choose Fitch

• Hybrid Work Environment: 3 days a week in office required based on your line of business and location
• A Culture of Learning & Mobility: Dedicated trainings, leadership development, and mentorship programs designed to ensure that your time at Fitch will be a continuous learning opportunity
• Investing in Your Future: Retirement planning and tuition reimbursement programs that empower you to achieve your short and long-term goals
• Promoting Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive healthcare offerings that enable physical, mental, financial, social, and occupational wellbeing
• Supportive Parenting Policies: Family-friendly policies, including a generous global parental leave plan, designed to help you balance career and family life effectively
• Inclusive Work Environment: A collaborative workplace where all voices are valued, with Employee Resource Groups that unite and empower our colleagues around the globe
• Dedication to Giving Back: Paid volunteer days, matched funding for donations, and ample opportunities to volunteer in your community

Fitch is committed to providing global securities markets with objective, timely, independent and forward-looking credit opinions. To protect Fitch's credibility and reputation, our employees must take every precaution to avoid conflicts of interest or any appearance of a conflict of interest. Should you be successful in the recruitment process at Fitch Ratings you will be asked to declare any securities holdings and other potential conflicts prior to commencing employment. If you, or your immediate family, have any holdings that may conflict with your work responsibilities, you may be asked to divest yourself of them before beginning work.
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FOR CHICAGO: Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $80,000 and $ 95,000. Actual salaries will be determined on an individualized basis and may vary based on factors including but not limited to education, training, experience, past performance, and other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of Fitch's total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, long-term incentives, and other benefits sponsored by Fitch.