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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.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Fitch Ratings is seeking an Analyst to join its Structured Credit Alternative Products group in our Chicago office.
The individual will focus on new transaction proposals that incorporate securitization principals of various types of rated note feeders, synthetic risk transfers, structured credit loan facilities, CLO lite structures, and other private credit transactions backed by debt.
About the Team:
- 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
How You’ll Make an Impact:
- Analyze critical credit, legal, and structural elements of transaction proposals
- Acting as primary or secondary analyst for transaction ratings in a highly dynamic sector. This includes forming analytical views and recommendations, presenting these to rating committees and defending credit views in discussions with issuers and investors
- Contribute to the development of rating criteria, including forming recommendations to bolster analysis and iteratively improve existing frameworks
- Lead and/or support sector trend research reports and projects
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
You May be a Good Fit if:
- You hold a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in a quantitative discipline such as finance, accounting, or economics
- You have at least 1 year of experience in the financial industry, preferably but not necessarily related to Structured Credit, Structured Finance, Fund Finance or Corporate Direct Lending
- You possess strong analytical thinking, intellectual curiosity, and attention to detail
- You demonstrate a high level of personal responsibility, initiative, and self-management
- You are proficient with the Microsoft Office suite; knowledge of programming languages is a plus but not required
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
What Would Make You Stand Out:
- Ability to convey complex subjects clearly and concisely
- Open-mindedness and ability to understand alternative viewpoints
- Demonstrated competency in credit analysis
- Proficiency with rating agency methodologies and experience assessing credit risk
COMPENSATION
Location: Chicago, IL, US
Expected base pay rates for the role are between $80,000 and $90,000 per year. Actual salaries will be determined on an individual basis and may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, past performance, and other job-related considerations. Base pay is one component of Fitch’s total compensation package, which may also include commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, long-term incentives, and other benefits sponsored by Fitch, depending on the position.
WHY CHOOSE FITCH
- 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, 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 and family life effectively
- Inclusive Work Environment: A collaborative workplace where all voices are valued, with Employee Resource Groups that unite and empower our colleagues around the globe
Fitch is committed to providing global securities markets with objective, timely, independent and forward-looking credit opinions. To protect Fitch’s credibility and reputation, our employees must take every precaution to avoid conflicts of interest or any appearance of a conflict of interest. Should you be successful in the recruitment process at Fitch Ratings you will be asked to declare any securities holdings and other potential conflicts prior to commencing employment. If you, or your immediate family, have any holdings that may conflict with your work responsibilities, you may be asked to divest yourself of them before beginning work.
Fitch is proud to be 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, and other statuses protected by law.
INTRODUCTION
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.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Fitch Ratings is seeking an Analyst to join its Structured Credit Alternative Products group in our Chicago office.
The individual will focus on new transaction proposals that incorporate securitization principals of various types of rated note feeders, synthetic risk transfers, structured credit loan facilities, CLO lite structures, and other private credit transactions backed by debt.
About the Team:
- 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
How You’ll Make an Impact:
- Analyze critical credit, legal, and structural elements of transaction proposals
- Acting as primary or secondary analyst for transaction ratings in a highly dynamic sector. This includes forming analytical views and recommendations, presenting these to rating committees and defending credit views in discussions with issuers and investors
- Contribute to the development of rating criteria, including forming recommendations to bolster analysis and iteratively improve existing frameworks
- Lead and/or support sector trend research reports and projects
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
You May be a Good Fit if:
- You hold a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in a quantitative discipline such as finance, accounting, or economics
- You have at least 1 year of experience in the financial industry, preferably but not necessarily related to Structured Credit, Structured Finance, Fund Finance or Corporate Direct Lending
- You possess strong analytical thinking, intellectual curiosity, and attention to detail
- You demonstrate a high level of personal responsibility, initiative, and self-management
- You are proficient with the Microsoft Office suite; knowledge of programming languages is a plus but not required
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
What Would Make You Stand Out:
- Ability to convey complex subjects clearly and concisely
- Open-mindedness and ability to understand alternative viewpoints
- Demonstrated competency in credit analysis
- Proficiency with rating agency methodologies and experience assessing credit risk
COMPENSATION
Location: Chicago, IL, US
Expected base pay rates for the role are between $80,000 and $90,000 per year. Actual salaries will be determined on an individual basis and may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, past performance, and other job-related considerations. Base pay is one component of Fitch’s total compensation package, which may also include commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, long-term incentives, and other benefits sponsored by Fitch, depending on the position.
WHY CHOOSE FITCH
- 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, 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 and family life effectively
- Inclusive Work Environment: A collaborative workplace where all voices are valued, with Employee Resource Groups that unite and empower our colleagues around the globe
Fitch is committed to providing global securities markets with objective, timely, independent and forward-looking credit opinions. To protect Fitch’s credibility and reputation, our employees must take every precaution to avoid conflicts of interest or any appearance of a conflict of interest. Should you be successful in the recruitment process at Fitch Ratings you will be asked to declare any securities holdings and other potential conflicts prior to commencing employment. If you, or your immediate family, have any holdings that may conflict with your work responsibilities, you may be asked to divest yourself of them before beginning work.
Fitch is proud to be 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, and other statuses protected by law.
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Align Your Credentials to Ratings Methodology
Fitch evaluates analysts on sector-specific financial modeling and credit fundamentals. Before applying, map your degree and any CFA progress directly to the asset class you're targeting, whether structured finance, corporates, or sovereigns, since generalist framing rarely clears their screening.
Target Sector Desks With Active Openings
Fitch organizes Finance Analyst hiring by sector desk rather than a single generalist pool. Identify which desks have multiple open roles simultaneously, since concentrated hiring activity on a specific desk signals a team building headcount and increases your realistic chance of a sponsorship-backed offer.
Clarify Sponsorship Scope During Final Rounds
Fitch sponsors multiple visa types for analytical roles, including H-1B, E-3, and TN. Ask your recruiter explicitly which categories apply to your situation before an offer is drafted, so immigration counsel can be engaged early and filing timelines are built into your start date negotiation.
Plan Around H-1B Cap and OPT Bridge Timing
If you're on F-1 OPT, confirm whether your offer date and OPT expiration align with the April H-1B filing window. USCIS requires the petition to be filed before your OPT expires, so a late-cycle offer at Fitch can compress the timeline significantly and require CPT or OPT extension planning.
Use Migrate Mate to Surface Active Finance Analyst Roles
Fitch's openings across analytical functions move quickly and aren't always easy to track by visa type. Use Migrate Mate to filter Finance Analyst roles at Fitch Ratings by the visa categories you qualify for, so you're applying to positions where sponsorship is already confirmed.
Prepare for PERM Labor Certification Early
For Green Card pathways through EB-2 or EB-3, DOL's PERM process requires Fitch to conduct a formal recruitment test before filing. Analysts in structured finance or credit research roles with specialized degree requirements tend to move through PERM more smoothly, so documenting your niche expertise from day one strengthens that eventual filing.
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Find Finance Analyst at Fitch Ratings JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does Fitch Ratings sponsor H-1B visas for Finance Analysts?
Yes, Fitch Ratings sponsors H-1B visas for Finance Analyst roles. Sponsorship is most consistent for positions tied to specialized analytical functions such as structured finance, credit ratings, and sector-specific research, where the specialty occupation requirement is clearly supported by the role's degree prerequisites. Confirm sponsorship eligibility with your recruiter before the offer stage.
How do I apply for Finance Analyst jobs at Fitch Ratings?
Applications go through Fitch's careers portal, where roles are organized by sector and region. To find open Finance Analyst positions that include visa sponsorship, you can browse and filter directly on Migrate Mate, which surfaces Fitch listings by visa type. Tailor your application to the specific asset class or ratings desk you're targeting rather than applying broadly.
Which visa types does Fitch Ratings commonly use for Finance Analyst roles?
Fitch sponsors H-1B, E-3, TN, and F-1 OPT and CPT for Finance Analyst positions, and supports EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card pathways for longer-term sponsorship. E-3 applies exclusively to Australian citizens, and TN applies to Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying analytical occupations. Your eligibility depends on your nationality, degree field, and the specific role's requirements.
What qualifications does Fitch Ratings expect for Finance Analyst candidates?
Fitch typically looks for a bachelor's or master's degree in finance, economics, accounting, or a related quantitative field. For H-1B purposes, the role must qualify as a specialty occupation, which means a specific degree in a directly related field is generally required, not just any bachelor's degree. Progress toward a CFA designation is viewed favorably for credit-focused analyst roles.
How do I time my application around visa filing deadlines as a Finance Analyst candidate?
If you need H-1B sponsorship, the annual cap filing window opens in March for an October 1 start date. Plan to have an offer finalized by February at the latest to give Fitch's immigration counsel time to prepare the petition. For F-1 OPT candidates, verify that your OPT expiration date leaves sufficient runway before the next filing cycle to avoid a gap in work authorization.
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