Structured Credit & CLOs - Analyst

Structured Credit & CLOs
- Analyst
- New York

Requisition

Business Unit:
Fitch Ratings

Category:
Credit Analysis & Research

Location:

New York, NY, US

Date Posted:
Oct 21, 2026

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

At Fitch Ratings, credit analysts play a pivotal role in moving markets, as quality credit analysis is the lifeblood of our organization. With a legacy of over a century, our unique approach to credit ratings offers unmatched opportunities for professional growth. Embracing a “challenger mindset,” you'll join a team dedicated to innovating service to our clients. Our people-driven analysis thrives on collaboration across all levels and locations, surpassing traditional financial modeling.

Lastly, as part of our global community, you'll find inspiration, challenge, and support, with ample opportunities for visibility and influence in the global financial marketplace.

• Fitch Ratings is a global company with a presence in over 30 countries, offering opportunities to work with diverse teams and clients from around the world
• A collaborative, team-oriented work environment where excellent communication skills are essential
• An opportunity to be a lead coverage analyst at a global rating agency
• A role that aids debt capital markets in making more informed decisions through timely, insightful, and forward-looking rating actions and research

• Analyze new and existing ratings on Collateralized Loan Obligations (CLOs) using proprietary models
• Support transaction analysis, model review and drafting committee materials under guidance of senior team members
• Review transaction documents to identify and assess credit risks
• Prepare and present rating conclusions to a credit committee
• Draft rating action commentaries that explain rating decisions to market participants
• Contribute to recurring and ad hoc research publications

• You hold a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics or a related quantitative field.
• At least one year of financial-sector experience, preferably but not necessarily related to Structured Credit or Structured Finance.
• You demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills, intellectual curiosity, and attention to detail.
• You have excellent communication skills and can listen actively, incorporating different perspectives in a consensus-driven environment.
• You demonstrate personal responsibility, initiative, and self-management
• Ability to shift and quickly adapt between multiple tasks as priorities change
• You are proficient the Microsoft Excel and Word

• Capital markets, securitization and/or credit analysis experience
• Proven track record of data-analysis of large datasets or working with programming tools, such as SQL, Python, VBA or comparable tools.

• 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,…