US Public Finance, Local Government Ratings, Senior Director- Chicago

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Requisition

Business Unit:
Fitch Ratings

Category:
Credit Analysis & Research

Location:

Chicago, IL, US

Date Posted:
Aug 27, 2026

As one of the world’s top three credit ratings agencies, Fitch Ratings plays a critical role in global capital markets by providing 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.

Explore a career at Fitch Ratings and you’ll join a collaborative network of curious minds. Here, our differences are our strengths - in life as well as our work. Together we work with integrity and objectivity to provide clarity to the world’s financial markets. We pride ourselves on our ability to harness the ideas, expertise, and professionalism of our global workforce, which is integral to our continued success.

The accessibility and depth of experience of our industry leading analysts, combined with our broad sector credentials, allow us to help market participants make important credit decisions with confidence.

Fitch Ratings is currently seeking a Director/Senior Director based out of our Chicago office. The position reports to the Head of U.S. Local Governments, who is based in New York.

The US Public Finance Local Government Rating Group covers approximately 1,000 local government and special purpose district issuers throughout the United States. Security ratings are assigned on general obligation, lease revenue and dedicated tax and revenue bonds. The team is comprised of 25 coverage analysts located in New York, Chicago, Austin and San Francisco.

• Analytical lead and high profile representative for Fitch on the Chicago area and greater Midwest local government rating views, credit developments, and sector trends.
• Lead rating analysis, execution and research for new and existing U.S. local government issuers and transactions.
• Lead rating committees, provide objective challenge and alternative credit views, and ensure balanced deliberation under Fitch policies and procedures.
• Contribute to the development of rating criteria, outlook reports and sector research.
• Maintain a strong external profile and network that build Fitch's reputation for analytical excellence through representation at industry events, webinars, issuer meetings, site visits and in media interactions.
• Mentor analysts to support a well-trained team that is consistent, agile and broad in its analytical thinking.
• Nurture a positive credit and team culture.
• Collaborate with USPF leadership and Fitch's Business & Relationship Management team to execute a strategy that supports Fitch's goal of becoming the leading rating agency for local government ratings.
• The role may include managerial responsibilities.

• You bring a strong Midwest market presence, combining rating expertise, external engagement and knowledge of Chicago-area issuers and market dynamics
• You have more than 10 years of U.S. public finance analytical experience with broad knowledge of and insight into the local government sector and municipal market.
• Possess strong transactional skills, including the ability to work under tight deadlines and handle multiple tasks in a…