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Get Access To All JobsRequisition ID: 50186
Business Unit: Fitch Ratings
Category: Credit Analysis & Research
Location: Chicago, IL, US
Date Posted: Jun 12, 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.
Fitch Ratings is a leading provider of credit ratings, commentary and research. Dedicated to providing value beyond the rating through independent and prospective credit opinions, Fitch Ratings offers global perspectives shaped by strong local market experience and credit market expertise. The additional context, perspective and insights we provide have helped fund a century of growth and enables our clients to make important credit judgments with confidence.
Senior Analyst, Corporate, Infrastructure and Project Finance Group
At Fitch, we have an open culture where employees can 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.
Fitch Ratings is currently seeking a Senior Analyst based out of our New York or Toronto offices. 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.
About the Team
The Corporate Infrastructure and Project Finance Group (GIG) covers approximately 700 credits primarily across transportation (airports, toll roads, seaports and rail), energy (thermal and renewable power, oil & gas and transmission), social infrastructure, sports facilities and UK whole business securitization. The group comprises approximately 80 analysts, based in Fitch’s offices in New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Austin, Toronto, London, Paris, Milan, Sao Paulo, Bogotá, Monterrey, Ciudad del México, and Sydney. The GIG North America group covers over 300 public and private issuers in the US and Canada.
How You’ll Make an Impact:
- Working on leading ratings analysis, execution, and research on new and existing North American infrastructure transactions in sectors including digital infrastructure, alternative/core+ infrastructure, transportation & energy.
- Evaluating innovative credit structures and participating in global criteria development.
- Identifying relevant trends, assessing their credit impact, and highlighting these trends in updated industry and market focused reports/presentations.
- Gathering and analyzing quantitative and qualitative data and legal documents for the purpose of producing ratings, publishing credit reports, and contributing to special research reports.
- In conjunction with senior members of the team, the candidate will meet with senior management of entities and/or project sponsors, investment bankers and financial advisors, to produce these ratings and reports for general publication.
- The position has high visibility and solid growth potential.
You May be a Good Fit if:
- 3+ years of project finance and infrastructure credit skills gained in a bank credit department, a rating agency, buy side credit department, etc.
- Solid writing and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent modelling skills and thorough familiarity with spreadsheet-based financial models.
- Ability to read and fully comprehend complex structures and to ask probing questions to issuers and their advisers.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work to tight deadlines and display a strong degree of flexibility to take on additional responsibilities, as required.
- Presentation skills
What Would Make You Stand Out:
- Rating agency experience.
- Ratings advisory work.
- A deep understanding of and a keen interest in infrastructure and project finance.
- A professional background in capital markets and/or credit analysis.
- Experience in interpreting complex legal documents such as bank agreements and bond indentures.
- A strong pattern of leadership and the ability to interact with various stakeholders proactively and successfully, both within and outside of the organization.
- CFA.
- Master’s degree in finance, Business or Public Administration preferred.
Why Choose Fitch:
Hybrid Work Environment:
- 3 days a week in office required
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
Dedication to Giving Back:
- Paid volunteer days, matched funding for donations and ample opportunities to volunteer in your community
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.
FOR NEW YORK AND CHICAGO ROLES ONLY:
Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $85,000 and $110,000 per year. Actual salaries will be determined on an individualized basis and may vary based on factors including but not limited to education, training, experience, past performance, and other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of Fitch’s total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, long-term incentives, and other benefits sponsored by Fitch.
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.
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: 50186
Business Unit: Fitch Ratings
Category: Credit Analysis & Research
Location: Chicago, IL, US
Date Posted: Jun 12, 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.
Fitch Ratings is a leading provider of credit ratings, commentary and research. Dedicated to providing value beyond the rating through independent and prospective credit opinions, Fitch Ratings offers global perspectives shaped by strong local market experience and credit market expertise. The additional context, perspective and insights we provide have helped fund a century of growth and enables our clients to make important credit judgments with confidence.
Senior Analyst, Corporate, Infrastructure and Project Finance Group
At Fitch, we have an open culture where employees can 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.
Fitch Ratings is currently seeking a Senior Analyst based out of our New York or Toronto offices. 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.
About the Team
The Corporate Infrastructure and Project Finance Group (GIG) covers approximately 700 credits primarily across transportation (airports, toll roads, seaports and rail), energy (thermal and renewable power, oil & gas and transmission), social infrastructure, sports facilities and UK whole business securitization. The group comprises approximately 80 analysts, based in Fitch’s offices in New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Austin, Toronto, London, Paris, Milan, Sao Paulo, Bogotá, Monterrey, Ciudad del México, and Sydney. The GIG North America group covers over 300 public and private issuers in the US and Canada.
How You’ll Make an Impact:
- Working on leading ratings analysis, execution, and research on new and existing North American infrastructure transactions in sectors including digital infrastructure, alternative/core+ infrastructure, transportation & energy.
- Evaluating innovative credit structures and participating in global criteria development.
- Identifying relevant trends, assessing their credit impact, and highlighting these trends in updated industry and market focused reports/presentations.
- Gathering and analyzing quantitative and qualitative data and legal documents for the purpose of producing ratings, publishing credit reports, and contributing to special research reports.
- In conjunction with senior members of the team, the candidate will meet with senior management of entities and/or project sponsors, investment bankers and financial advisors, to produce these ratings and reports for general publication.
- The position has high visibility and solid growth potential.
You May be a Good Fit if:
- 3+ years of project finance and infrastructure credit skills gained in a bank credit department, a rating agency, buy side credit department, etc.
- Solid writing and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent modelling skills and thorough familiarity with spreadsheet-based financial models.
- Ability to read and fully comprehend complex structures and to ask probing questions to issuers and their advisers.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work to tight deadlines and display a strong degree of flexibility to take on additional responsibilities, as required.
- Presentation skills
What Would Make You Stand Out:
- Rating agency experience.
- Ratings advisory work.
- A deep understanding of and a keen interest in infrastructure and project finance.
- A professional background in capital markets and/or credit analysis.
- Experience in interpreting complex legal documents such as bank agreements and bond indentures.
- A strong pattern of leadership and the ability to interact with various stakeholders proactively and successfully, both within and outside of the organization.
- CFA.
- Master’s degree in finance, Business or Public Administration preferred.
Why Choose Fitch:
Hybrid Work Environment:
- 3 days a week in office required
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
Dedication to Giving Back:
- Paid volunteer days, matched funding for donations and ample opportunities to volunteer in your community
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.
FOR NEW YORK AND CHICAGO ROLES ONLY:
Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $85,000 and $110,000 per year. Actual salaries will be determined on an individualized basis and may vary based on factors including but not limited to education, training, experience, past performance, and other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of Fitch’s total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, long-term incentives, and other benefits sponsored by Fitch.
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.
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 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.
Frequently 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 visa, TN visa, 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 visa applies exclusively to Australian citizens, and TN visa 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.