US Public Finance- Credit Analyst, Local Governments, Analyst / Senior 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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• Analyze quantitative and qualitative factors to prepare Fitch’s Local Government Rating Model for assigning new and monitoring existing ratings
• Review annual comprehensive financial reports, budgets, capital plans and other public disclosure statements
• Identify rating-relevant issues for review by the analytical team and rating committee
• Meet with issuers and their fiscal agents during management meetings
• Present rating recommendations and serve as voting member on rating committees
• Support publication of rating action commentaries, research reports and Fitch Wires
• Attend industry events and interact with investors, bankers, and other market participants

Required

• Have 3 years of relevant research or analytical experience in U.S. public finance
• Demonstrate strong analytical, quantitative, and organizational skills
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Can shift between multiple projects as priorities change

Preferred

• You have a Global Credit Certificate (MICP), CFA or master’s degree in finance, business or public administration preferred
• You have rating agency or financial advisory experience
• You have experience interacting with local government issuers, investors, financial advisors and bankers
• 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 interests 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.
• FOR CHICAGO ROLES ONLY: Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $80,000 and $105,000 per year. 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
• Healthcare offerings
• Parental leave
• Volunteer days
• Matched funding
• Leadership development
• Mentorship programs