Structured Credit & CLOs - Analyst - Chicago

About Fitch Group Fitch Group is a global leader in financial information services with operations in more than 30 countries. Wholly owned by Hearst, Fitch Group is comprised of: Fitch Ratings, a global leader in credit ratings and research and Fitch Solutions, a leading provider of data, research and analytics. With dual headquarters in London and New York, Fitch Group is owned by Hearst.

Fitch Group

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fitch.group

5,001-10,000 employees

Financial Services

Canary Wharf, London

Privately Held

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• 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

Required

• 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

Preferred

• Proven track record of data-analysis of large datasets or working with programming tools, such as SQL, Python, VBA or comparable tools.
• 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
• 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.

• Retirement planning
• Tuition reimbursement
• Comprehensive healthcare
• Parental leave
• Paid volunteer days
• Matched funding for donations
• Leadership development
• Mentorship programs