Credit Research Analyst - Municipal Markets

Credit Sights is currently seeking a Municipal Analyst based out of our New York office.

Credit Sights offers award-winning, unbiased research on global credit markets, empowering clients to make informed investment decisions. With offices in New York, London, Singapore, Glasgow, Denver, and Charlotte, we serve a diverse global institutional client base, including banks, investment advisors, mutual funds, and hedge funds. As a leading voice in credit research, our expert insights are featured in top publications such as Bloomberg, The Wall Street Journal, and Financial Times.

As a Fitch Solutions Company, we provide a dynamic environment fostering professional growth and innovation, where you collaborate with seasoned analysts to deliver critical intelligence in complex financial markets.

We are seeking an Analyst to join our Municipal Research Team, which is based in New York. The candidate will be involved in maintaining surveillance on municipal bond issuer and market performance data, and for assisting the identification of trends that can be used in issuer‑level, sector‑level, and market strategy research. The candidate will also be responsible for maintaining the municipal data and chart libraries and will be expected to learn the main fundamental credit considerations of key sectors and issuers.

Credit Sights was founded 25 years ago with the goal of producing insightful, impartial research that would allow our clients to make prudent, profitable investment decisions in the global credit markets. Credit Sights is a Fitch Solutions Company.

Working at Credit Sights offers the chance to be part of a premier independent credit research firm, renowned for its in‑depth analysis and insights. The candidate will have the ability to make important contributions quickly, while learning about market dynamics and the structure of the industry.

• Interpret and analyze financial statements and issuer disclosure documents.
• Apply, maintain, and revise AI tools to extract and analyze issuer and market surveillance models.
• Monitor and interpret bond and other capital market movements.
• Prepare presentation materials for clients and attend client meetings.
• Have the flexibility to contribute to reports over the weekend.
• Contribute to the heavy schedule of analysis and report writing.

• Highly organized, with a methodical approach to work and excellent attention to detail.
• Educated to a bachelor’s degree level or equivalent.
• Strong analytical skills and understanding of financial markets.
• Strong proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Comfort using frontier AI tools (Claude, ChatGPT, or equivalent).
• Some knowledge of accounting and financial analysis.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience analyzing municipal issuer credit or municipal market experience.
• Degree in STEM, Computer Science, Finance, Accounting, Economics or Business.
• Proficiency in Bloomberg and/or Fact Set.
• Hands‑on Claude/GPT, Bloomberg API/BQL and/or Python experience.
• A passion for financial markets and a curiosity for understanding the mechanics of capital markets.
• Capability to produce high-quality outputs under pressure.
  
  A team player spirit and an enthusiasm for working collaboratively.

• Expansive Market Reach:
  Broad distribution network with the ability to shape credit perspectives across the industry.
• Client‑Centric Research Platform:
  Independent analysis focused on delivering actionable insights and value to our clients.
• 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…