US Corporates - Credit Analyst, Director, Technology Media & Telecom - Chicago

Fitch Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Fitch Ratings, part of Fitch Group, is seeking a US Corporates - Credit Analyst, Director for the Chicago area. You will analyze credit quality for TMT sector companies, develop financial models, and present findings to rating committees.

The role involves engaging with management teams, communicating rating rationales to external audiences, and mentoring junior staff. The position emphasizes strong analytical and quantitative skills, with MBA/CFA considerations and potential managerial

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree at minimum; MBA or other advanced degree a plus.
• CFA/CPA or CFA candidate preferred.
• 5–10 years relevant experience; some coverage or knowledge of the TMT sector a plus.
• Capital markets and/or credit analysis experience a plus.
• Expertise in Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis of key quantitative and qualitative factors influencing credit quality of companies in the TMT sectors.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive financial models.
• Conduct meetings with industry management teams.
• Present analysis of companies to internal credit rating committees.
• Involvement in communicating rating rationales to external audiences (institutional investors, sell-side analysts and media).
• Write timely and effective research on topical issues.
• Participate in the evaluation of other credits within Corporates and related credit groups.
• Represent Fitch in panel discussions and conferences arranged by industry associations, regulatory bodies, etc.
• Mentor junior members of the team; role may include managerial responsibilities.

Skills

Strong analytical

Quantitative

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or advanced degree

Tools

Excel

Word

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US Corporates - Credit Analyst, Director, Technology Media & Telecom - Chicago

Requisition ID: 50571

Business Unit: Fitch Ratings

Category: Credit Analysis & Research

Location: Chicago, IL, US

Date Posted: Aug 28, 2026

At Fitch, we have an open culture where employees are able to exchange ideas and perspectives, throughout the organization, irrespective of their seniority. Your voice will be heard allowing you to have a real impact. We embrace diversity and appreciate authenticity encouraging an environment where employees can be their true selves. Our inclusive and progressive approach helps us to keep a balanced perspective. Fitch is also committed to supporting its employees by advancing conversations around diversity, equity and inclusion. Fitch’s Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) have been established by employees who have joined together as a workplace community based on similar backgrounds or life experiences. Fitch’s ERGs are available to connect employees with others within the organization to offer professional and personal support.

With our expertise, we are not only creating data and information, but also producing timely insights from every angle to influence decision making in this ever changing and highly competitive market. We have a relentless hunger to innovate and unlock the power of human insights and to drive value for our customers. There has never been a better time to make an impact and we invite you to join us on this journey.

North American Corporates - Credit Analyst, Director – Technology, Media, Telecommunications

Qualitative credentials will weigh meaningfully in the selection of the candidate. A healthy sense of intellectual curiosity is critical, along with a demonstrated willingness and ability to attack and explain topics of analytical complexity. Fitch is a team-oriented work environment, so excellent communication skills are essential, as is a high productivity work-ethic and results oriented mindset.

What We Offer:

• An opportunity to be a lead coverage analyst at a global rating agency.
• A team-oriented work environment.
• 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.

We’ll Count on You To:

• Perform analysis of key quantitative and qualitative factors influencing credit quality of companies in the TMT sectors;
• Develop and maintain comprehensive financial models;
• Conduct meetings with industry management teams;
• Present analysis of companies to internal credit rating committees;
• 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;
• Write timely and effective research on topical issues;
• Participate in the evaluation of other credits within Corporates, as well as other related credit groups.
• Represent Fitch in panel discussions and conferences arranged by industry associations, regulatory bodies etc.
• Mentor junior members of the team.
• The role may include managerial responsibilities.

What You Need to Have:

• Bachelor's degree at minimum, MBA or other advanced degree a plus;
• CFA/CPA or CFA candidate preferred;
• 5-10 years relevant experience, some coverage or knowledge of the TMT sector a plus;
• Capital markets and/or credit analysis experience a plus;
• Expertise in Excel and Word;
• Strong analytical, quantitative,