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Get Access To All JobsRequisition ID: 49774
Business Unit: Fitch Ratings
Category: Credit Analysis & Research
Location: Chicago, IL, US
Date Posted: Apr 14, 2026
At Fitch, we have an open culture where employees are able to exchange ideas and perspectives, throughout the organization, irrespective of their seniority. Your voice will be heard allowing you to have a real impact. We embrace diversity and appreciate authenticity encouraging an environment where employees can be their true selves. Our inclusive and progressive approach helps us to keep a balanced perspective. Fitch is also committed to supporting its employees by advancing conversations around diversity, equity and inclusion. Fitch’s Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) have been established by employees who have joined together as a workplace community based on similar backgrounds or life experiences. Fitch’s ERGs are available to connect employees with others within the organization to offer professional and personal support.
With our expertise, we are not only creating data and information, but also producing timely insights from every angle to influence decision making in this ever changing and highly competitive market. We have a relentless hunger to innovate and unlock the power of human insights and to drive value for our customers. There has never been a better time to make an impact and we invite you to join us on this journey.
US Project & Infrastructure Finance – Credit Analyst, AD (Legal)
Fitch is seeking an AD for a legal document review and analysis role within its Corporates Infrastructure & Project Finance Group, focused on Project & Infrastructure Finance. The role will work closely with the Complex Credit Group (CCG) to evaluate new and innovative project finance structures. The ideal candidate has a legal background, strong analytical skills, and a deep understanding of project finance documentation, contractual risk allocation, and transaction structures. A core expectation is the ability to translate legal terms and structural protections into clear, decision-useful views on cash flow stability, default risk, and recovery outcomes.
What We Offer
A team-oriented environment where strong communication, high productivity, and a results-driven mindset are essential
Opportunity to contribute to high-visibility analysis at a global rating agency
* A platform that supports more informed debt capital markets decisions through timely, insightful, and forward-looking rating actions and research
We’ll Count on You To
Review and interpret transaction documents to inform credit analysis* by identifying key risks, mitigants, and “watch items” relevant to rating analysis, including:
- Financing agreements, security documents, intercreditor arrangements, and core project contracts (leases, EPC, O&M, offtake/PPAs, concessions)
- Structural protections (cash waterfall mechanics, reserve accounts, distribution tests, DSCR-based covenants, cash sweeps)
- Creditor protections and enforcement/recovery mechanics (security packages, step-in rights, direct agreements, intercreditor terms)
- Construction and completion frameworks (EPC terms, LDs, performance security, guarantees)
- Operating and revenue risk allocation (PPAs/offtake terms, merchant exposure, volume/price risk, curtailment, change-in-law, termination regimes)
- Documentation trends across infrastructure and project financings
- Produce clear, repeatable deliverables that translate documentation into analytical inputs, such as:
- Deal term sheets and key terms trackers
-
“Key risks/mitigants” issue-spotting memos for new transactions
-
Assess key quantitative and qualitative credit factors for individual transactions and issuers, including cash flow protections, counterparty risk, and enforceability considerations
- Participate in meetings with project sponsors, developers, operators, legal, and other stakeholders
- Educate and advise analytical colleagues by presenting your view on documentation, structural strengths/weaknesses, and areas of concern
- Participate and vote in credit committees for infrastructure and project finance transactions
You Need to Have
Experience practicing law or working as a paralegal at a law firm (project finance/infrastructure preferred)
4–7+ years of relevant experience (attorney or senior paralegal), preferably in project finance, infrastructure finance, structured/project debt, or capital markets
* Deep familiarity with project finance documentation and structures, including:
- Common terms/credit agreements, intercreditor arrangements, and security packages
- Cash flow waterfalls, covenants, events of default, cure rights, and remedies
- Direct agreements/consents and step-in frameworks
- Project documents (leases, power purchase agreements, offtake agreements)
- Capital markets and/or credit analysis experience is a plus
- Strong analytical, quantitative, and organizational skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team
- Intellectual curiosity and motivation to analyze varied financing structures and asset types
- Flexibility and adaptability as priorities change
What Would Make You Stand Out
* Meaningful experience focused on project finance/infrastructure, including exposure to:
- Digital infrastructure
- P3/PPP concession structures
- Hybrid merchant/contracted revenue frameworks
- Strong interest in capital structures, creditor protections, and recovery outcomes—and the ability to form an independent, well-supported view
- Experience executing research projects from idea generation through writing and presenting externally
- Outstanding interpersonal skills, including demonstrated leadership and effective engagement with internal and external stakeholders
LI-RA1 #LI-HYBRID
Fitch is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.
Requisition ID: 49774
Business Unit: Fitch Ratings
Category: Credit Analysis & Research
Location: Chicago, IL, US
Date Posted: Apr 14, 2026
At Fitch, we have an open culture where employees are able to exchange ideas and perspectives, throughout the organization, irrespective of their seniority. Your voice will be heard allowing you to have a real impact. We embrace diversity and appreciate authenticity encouraging an environment where employees can be their true selves. Our inclusive and progressive approach helps us to keep a balanced perspective. Fitch is also committed to supporting its employees by advancing conversations around diversity, equity and inclusion. Fitch’s Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) have been established by employees who have joined together as a workplace community based on similar backgrounds or life experiences. Fitch’s ERGs are available to connect employees with others within the organization to offer professional and personal support.
With our expertise, we are not only creating data and information, but also producing timely insights from every angle to influence decision making in this ever changing and highly competitive market. We have a relentless hunger to innovate and unlock the power of human insights and to drive value for our customers. There has never been a better time to make an impact and we invite you to join us on this journey.
US Project & Infrastructure Finance – Credit Analyst, AD (Legal)
Fitch is seeking an AD for a legal document review and analysis role within its Corporates Infrastructure & Project Finance Group, focused on Project & Infrastructure Finance. The role will work closely with the Complex Credit Group (CCG) to evaluate new and innovative project finance structures. The ideal candidate has a legal background, strong analytical skills, and a deep understanding of project finance documentation, contractual risk allocation, and transaction structures. A core expectation is the ability to translate legal terms and structural protections into clear, decision-useful views on cash flow stability, default risk, and recovery outcomes.
What We Offer
A team-oriented environment where strong communication, high productivity, and a results-driven mindset are essential
Opportunity to contribute to high-visibility analysis at a global rating agency
* A platform that supports more informed debt capital markets decisions through timely, insightful, and forward-looking rating actions and research
We’ll Count on You To
Review and interpret transaction documents to inform credit analysis* by identifying key risks, mitigants, and “watch items” relevant to rating analysis, including:
- Financing agreements, security documents, intercreditor arrangements, and core project contracts (leases, EPC, O&M, offtake/PPAs, concessions)
- Structural protections (cash waterfall mechanics, reserve accounts, distribution tests, DSCR-based covenants, cash sweeps)
- Creditor protections and enforcement/recovery mechanics (security packages, step-in rights, direct agreements, intercreditor terms)
- Construction and completion frameworks (EPC terms, LDs, performance security, guarantees)
- Operating and revenue risk allocation (PPAs/offtake terms, merchant exposure, volume/price risk, curtailment, change-in-law, termination regimes)
- Documentation trends across infrastructure and project financings
- Produce clear, repeatable deliverables that translate documentation into analytical inputs, such as:
- Deal term sheets and key terms trackers
-
“Key risks/mitigants” issue-spotting memos for new transactions
-
Assess key quantitative and qualitative credit factors for individual transactions and issuers, including cash flow protections, counterparty risk, and enforceability considerations
- Participate in meetings with project sponsors, developers, operators, legal, and other stakeholders
- Educate and advise analytical colleagues by presenting your view on documentation, structural strengths/weaknesses, and areas of concern
- Participate and vote in credit committees for infrastructure and project finance transactions
You Need to Have
Experience practicing law or working as a paralegal at a law firm (project finance/infrastructure preferred)
4–7+ years of relevant experience (attorney or senior paralegal), preferably in project finance, infrastructure finance, structured/project debt, or capital markets
* Deep familiarity with project finance documentation and structures, including:
- Common terms/credit agreements, intercreditor arrangements, and security packages
- Cash flow waterfalls, covenants, events of default, cure rights, and remedies
- Direct agreements/consents and step-in frameworks
- Project documents (leases, power purchase agreements, offtake agreements)
- Capital markets and/or credit analysis experience is a plus
- Strong analytical, quantitative, and organizational skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team
- Intellectual curiosity and motivation to analyze varied financing structures and asset types
- Flexibility and adaptability as priorities change
What Would Make You Stand Out
* Meaningful experience focused on project finance/infrastructure, including exposure to:
- Digital infrastructure
- P3/PPP concession structures
- Hybrid merchant/contracted revenue frameworks
- Strong interest in capital structures, creditor protections, and recovery outcomes—and the ability to form an independent, well-supported view
- Experience executing research projects from idea generation through writing and presenting externally
- Outstanding interpersonal skills, including demonstrated leadership and effective engagement with internal and external stakeholders
LI-RA1 #LI-HYBRID
Fitch is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Align your credentials to Fitch's rating methodology
Fitch evaluates Credit Analysts on sector-specific modeling and rating committee experience. Before applying, map your academic background or prior credit work to the asset classes Fitch covers, such as structured finance, corporates, or sovereigns. Generic finance experience reads weaker than targeted sector alignment.
Research which visa category fits your situation
Fitch sponsors H-1B, E-3, TN, and F-1 OPT candidates, and the right path depends on your nationality and timeline. E-3 candidates avoid the H-1B lottery entirely, while TN candidates can start quickly without a petition. Clarify your category before outreach so you can speak to it directly.
Target roles before OPT authorization expires
If you're on F-1 OPT, the 60-day unemployment limit applies even during an active job search. Fitch's hiring cycle for Credit Analysts can run several months, so start applications well before your OPT end date to leave room for offer negotiation and any USCIS filing lead time.
Confirm sponsorship willingness during the interview process
Large financial employers sometimes sponsor selectively by role level or business unit. Ask your recruiter early whether the specific Credit Analyst opening is approved for visa sponsorship, not just whether Fitch sponsors generally. This avoids late-stage surprises after you've completed multiple interview rounds.
Prepare for PERM timelines if pursuing permanent residency
Fitch files EB-2 and EB-3 green card petitions for eligible analysts, but PERM labor certification at the DOL currently takes 12 to 18 months before the I-140 petition even starts. Factor that into your long-term planning, especially if your H-1B cap-subject period has already begun.
Use Migrate Mate to find open Credit Analyst roles at Fitch
Filtering for visa-sponsoring employers in investment and asset management speeds up your search considerably. Migrate Mate surfaces Credit Analyst openings at Fitch Ratings alongside sponsorship history, so you can prioritize applications where your visa category is already an established fit.
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Find Credit Analyst at Fitch Ratings JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does Fitch Ratings sponsor H-1B visas for Credit Analysts?
Yes, Fitch Ratings sponsors H-1B visas for Credit Analyst positions. As a global financial services employer, Fitch has an established pattern of supporting work authorization across its analyst population. If you're subject to the H-1B lottery, confirm with your recruiter that the specific role is approved for sponsorship before accepting an offer, since H-1B filing deadlines are tied to the April lottery window.
How do I apply for Credit Analyst jobs at Fitch Ratings?
Applications go through Fitch's careers portal, where Credit Analyst roles are listed by sector and region. Tailor your resume to the asset class you're targeting, whether that's structured finance, corporates, or public finance. You can also find open Credit Analyst positions at Fitch on Migrate Mate, which filters for roles with confirmed visa sponsorship eligibility.
Which visa types does Fitch Ratings commonly use for Credit Analysts?
Fitch sponsors Credit Analysts on H-1B, E-3, TN, F-1 OPT, F-1 CPT, and Green Card pathways including EB-2 and EB-3. Australian citizens benefit from the E-3 visa, which bypasses the H-1B lottery and allows for faster placement. Canadian and Mexican nationals may qualify for TN status, which can be processed at the border without a USCIS petition.
What qualifications does Fitch Ratings expect for Credit Analyst roles?
Most Credit Analyst openings at Fitch require a bachelor's degree in finance, economics, accounting, or a related quantitative field. For H-1B purposes, the role qualifies as a specialty occupation because it requires that specific academic background. Relevant experience in credit modeling, financial statement analysis, or a related sector strengthens your profile, and CFA candidacy or completion is frequently preferred at the associate level and above.
How do I time my application if I need visa sponsorship at Fitch Ratings?
Timing depends heavily on your visa category. H-1B petitions must be filed in April for an October 1 start date, so you need an offer in hand by late February or early March. E-3 and TN processing moves faster and isn't lottery-dependent, giving you more flexibility. If you're on OPT, apply at least three to four months before your authorization expires to account for Fitch's multi-stage interview process.
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