Structured Finance - Structured Credit Alternative Products, 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.

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5,001-10,000 employees

Financial Services

Canary Wharf, London

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• Analyze critical credit, legal, and structural elements of transaction proposals
• Acting as primary or secondary analyst for transaction ratings in a highly dynamic sector. This includes forming analytical views and recommendations, presenting these to rating committees and defending credit views in discussions with issuers and investors
• Contribute to the development of rating criteria, including forming recommendations to bolster analysis and iteratively improve existing frameworks
• Lead and/or support sector trend research reports and projects

Required

• You hold a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in a quantitative discipline such as finance, accounting, or economics
• You have at least 1 year of experience in the financial industry, preferably but not necessarily related to Structured Credit, Structured Finance, Fund Finance or Corporate Direct Lending
• You possess strong analytical thinking, intellectual curiosity, and attention to detail
• You demonstrate a high level of personal responsibility, initiative, and self-management
• You are proficient with the Microsoft Office suite; knowledge of programming languages is a plus but not required
• Proficiency with rating agency methodologies and experience assessing credit risk
• 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
• FOR CHICAGO: Expected base pay rates for the role are between $80,000 and $90,000 per year. Actual salaries will be determined on an individual basis and may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, past performance, and other job-related considerations. Base pay is one component of Fitch’s total compensation package, which may also include commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, long-term incentives, and other benefits sponsored by Fitch, depending on the position.

Preferred

• Open-mindedness and ability to understand alternative viewpoints

• Retirement planning
• Tuition reimbursement
• Healthcare offerings
• Parental leave
• Leadership development
• Mentorship programs