Sustainability Analyst - Foreign Language

Overview

Sustainability Analyst - Foreign Language Required (New York)

Location:

New York, NY, US

Date Posted:
Jul 14, 2026

Requisition

Business Unit:
Fitch Solutions

Category:
Credit Analysis & Research

Summary: Sustainable Fitch is seeking an Analyst based out of our New York office to assess environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors and integrate sustainability considerations into credit ratings and research.

Language requirement: Advanced or fluent in Spanish and/or Portuguese.

• Join a growing, strategically important division of Fitch Group with a team of regional and global sustainability specialists. Generate sustainability assessments or subcomponents on entities and debt instruments, contributing to our success.
• Ongoing training with access to learning programs and certificates. A five-year career plan is available.
• Benefits package including medical insurance, volunteer days, non-contributory pension, parental leave, four weeks per year to work from abroad, hybrid work arrangements (three days in the office), bonus, and a competitive salary.

• Understand and apply Sustainable Fitch’s analytical methodologies and the approach to assessing sustainability impacts across a broad range of activities.
• Deliver high-quality, timely written analysis on sustainability characteristics and performance of entities and debt issuances. Provide well-constructed arguments supported by verified data.
• Monitor a portfolio of companies daily and work with peers globally to leverage knowledge and establish strong working relationships.
• Keep up to date with global sustainability trends, including regulatory developments and sector-specific changes.

• Degree in a discipline with a technical background related to environmental science, social risk, governance, economics, business, or finance.
• Minimum one to three years of sustainability experience and knowledge of current market themes and regulations, including international taxonomies for sustainable activities.
• Basic financial literacy and ability to work with data; strong analytical and critical thinking skills; attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word).
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills; self-starter with initiative and time-management abilities.
• Full professional proficiency in English and Spanish; proficiency in additional languages is beneficial.

• Passion for sustainability, knowledge of international taxonomies (EU Taxonomy) and guidelines/standards (OECD, UN Global Compact).
• Interest in credit, fixed income, and financial statement analysis.
• Experience in the financial institution sector; intellectual curiosity in responsible investing and sustainable finance.
• Additional language skills beyond English and Spanish, with preference for Portuguese.
• Strong attention to detail, execution, and ability to prioritize workload; ability to synthesize information from multiple sources into clear summaries.

• Hybrid Work Environment: 3 days a week in office required based on line of business and location
• Culture of Learning & Mobility: Training, leadership development, and mentorship programs
• Investing in Your Future: Retirement planning and tuition reimbursement
• Promoting Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive healthcare offerings
• Supportive Parenting Policies: Generous global parental leave
• Inclusive Work Environment: Collaborative culture with Employee Resource Groups
• Dedication to Giving Back: Paid volunteer days and matched donations

Fitch is committed to providing objective, timely, independent, and forward-looking credit opinions. If selected, you may be asked to declare any securities holdings or conflicts prior to beginning employment. Global presence ensures diverse collaboration and opportunity.

Equal Opportunity
:
Fitch is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or other statuses protected by law.

Compensation
:
Expected base pay for the role will be between $70,000 and $80,000 per year. Salary is determined on an individualized basis and may vary based on education, training, experience, past performance, and other factors. Base pay may be complemented by bonuses, incentives, and other benefits offered by Fitch.