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Get Access To All JobsRequisition ID: 50314
Business Unit: Fitch Ratings
Category: Credit Analysis & Research
Location: New York, NY, US
Date Posted: Jul 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 Corporates – Credit Analyst, Associate Director – REITs / Real Estate & Leisure
Fitch US Corporates is seeking an Associate Director for coverage in the REITs / Real Estate & Leisure sectors to join our team in our Toronto, Chicago or New York office
What We Offer:
- A team-oriented work environment.
- An opportunity to lead a sector team at a global rating agency.
- A role and platform that helps the debt capital markets make more informed decisions via timely, insightful and forward-looking rating actions and research.
We’ll Count on You To:
- Perform analysis of key quantitative and qualitative factors influencing credit quality of select real estate operating companies;
- Develop and maintain comprehensive financial models;
- Present analysis of companies to internal credit rating committees;
- Involvement in communicating rating rationale to external audiences (primarily institutional investors, sell-side analysts and media) in meetings, conference calls, press releases and written research reports;
- Participate in the evaluation of other credits within Corporates, as well as other related credit groups.
What You Need to Have:
- Bachelor's degree at minimum, MBA or other advanced degree a plus;
- CFA/CPA preferred;
- Capital markets and/or credit analysis experience a plus;
- Expertise in Excel and Word;
- Strong analytical, quantitative, and organizational skills;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- Ability to shift between multiple projects as priorities change;
- Ability to excel in a team-oriented environment.
What Would Make You Stand Out:
- has a demonstrated understanding of and a keen interest in the REIT sector; commercial real estate, leisure and similar property-linked securities;
- has professional capital markets and/or credit analysis experience and well-developed financial statement analysis and modeling skills;
- can interpret complex legal documents such as bank agreements and bond indentures;
- wants to deepen their exposure to and understanding of the debt capital markets;
- has a strong pattern of leadership and the ability to proactively and successfully interact with various internal and external stakeholders.
Why Fitch?
At Fitch Group, the combined power of our global perspectives is what differentiates us. Our global network of colleagues comes together to accomplish things greater than they ever could alone.
Every team member is essential to our business and each perspective is critical to our success. We embrace a diverse culture that encourages a free exchange of ideas, guaranteeing your voice will be heard and your work will have an impact, regardless of seniority.
We are building incredible things at Fitch and we invite you to join us on our journey.
FOR NEW YORK & CHICAGO ROLES ONLY: Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $115,000 and $135,000. 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.
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Fitch Group is a global leader in financial information services with operations in more than 30 countries. Wholly owned by the Hearst Corporation, we are comprised of three main businesses: Fitch Ratings | Fitch Solutions | Fitch Learning.
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 interests 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 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.
UNITED STATES ONLY: As part of its continued efforts to maintain a safe workplace for employees, Fitch requires that all employees who receive a written offer of employment on or after October 4, 2021 be fully vaccinated (as defined by the CDC) against the coronavirus by the first day of employment as a condition of employment, to the extent permitted by applicable law. Fitch will consider requests for reasonable accommodations due to medical and/or religious reasons on an individual basis in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
FOR NEW YORK AND CALIFORNIA ROLES ONLY: Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $110,000 and $140,000. 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.
Requisition ID: 50314
Business Unit: Fitch Ratings
Category: Credit Analysis & Research
Location: New York, NY, US
Date Posted: Jul 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 Corporates – Credit Analyst, Associate Director – REITs / Real Estate & Leisure
Fitch US Corporates is seeking an Associate Director for coverage in the REITs / Real Estate & Leisure sectors to join our team in our Toronto, Chicago or New York office
What We Offer:
- A team-oriented work environment.
- An opportunity to lead a sector team at a global rating agency.
- A role and platform that helps the debt capital markets make more informed decisions via timely, insightful and forward-looking rating actions and research.
We’ll Count on You To:
- Perform analysis of key quantitative and qualitative factors influencing credit quality of select real estate operating companies;
- Develop and maintain comprehensive financial models;
- Present analysis of companies to internal credit rating committees;
- Involvement in communicating rating rationale to external audiences (primarily institutional investors, sell-side analysts and media) in meetings, conference calls, press releases and written research reports;
- Participate in the evaluation of other credits within Corporates, as well as other related credit groups.
What You Need to Have:
- Bachelor's degree at minimum, MBA or other advanced degree a plus;
- CFA/CPA preferred;
- Capital markets and/or credit analysis experience a plus;
- Expertise in Excel and Word;
- Strong analytical, quantitative, and organizational skills;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- Ability to shift between multiple projects as priorities change;
- Ability to excel in a team-oriented environment.
What Would Make You Stand Out:
- has a demonstrated understanding of and a keen interest in the REIT sector; commercial real estate, leisure and similar property-linked securities;
- has professional capital markets and/or credit analysis experience and well-developed financial statement analysis and modeling skills;
- can interpret complex legal documents such as bank agreements and bond indentures;
- wants to deepen their exposure to and understanding of the debt capital markets;
- has a strong pattern of leadership and the ability to proactively and successfully interact with various internal and external stakeholders.
Why Fitch?
At Fitch Group, the combined power of our global perspectives is what differentiates us. Our global network of colleagues comes together to accomplish things greater than they ever could alone.
Every team member is essential to our business and each perspective is critical to our success. We embrace a diverse culture that encourages a free exchange of ideas, guaranteeing your voice will be heard and your work will have an impact, regardless of seniority.
We are building incredible things at Fitch and we invite you to join us on our journey.
FOR NEW YORK & CHICAGO ROLES ONLY: Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $115,000 and $135,000. 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.
LI-RA1 #LI-HYBRID
Fitch Group is a global leader in financial information services with operations in more than 30 countries. Wholly owned by the Hearst Corporation, we are comprised of three main businesses: Fitch Ratings | Fitch Solutions | Fitch Learning.
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 interests 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 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.
UNITED STATES ONLY: As part of its continued efforts to maintain a safe workplace for employees, Fitch requires that all employees who receive a written offer of employment on or after October 4, 2021 be fully vaccinated (as defined by the CDC) against the coronavirus by the first day of employment as a condition of employment, to the extent permitted by applicable law. Fitch will consider requests for reasonable accommodations due to medical and/or religious reasons on an individual basis in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
FOR NEW YORK AND CALIFORNIA ROLES ONLY: Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $110,000 and $140,000. 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.
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Frame your credentials around ratings methodology
Fitch evaluates Professional Services Consultants on their ability to support analytical frameworks. Translate your finance or data background into specific methodology-adjacent experience before applying, so your resume maps directly to the role's analytical demands.
Target Fitch's structured sponsorship pathways early
Fitch sponsors H-1B, E-3, TN, and F-1 OPT across this function. If you're on OPT, apply with enough runway to allow for H-1B cap-gap coverage, since the April lottery deadline is firm and late applications leave no buffer.
Distinguish your consulting focus in your application
Fitch hires Professional Services Consultants across credit ratings, data products, and client solutions. Specifying which business line you're targeting, such as structured finance or financial institutions, signals fit and accelerates internal routing to the right hiring team.
Prepare your degree equivalency documentation in advance
For H-1B or E-3 petitions, USCIS requires evidence of a qualifying specialty occupation degree. If your credential is from outside the U.S., secure a credential evaluation before your offer stage so Fitch's legal team can file without delays.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Fitch Ratings sponsor H-1B visas for Professional Services Consultants?
Yes, Fitch Ratings sponsors H-1B visas for Professional Services Consultants. The role qualifies as a specialty occupation given its requirements in finance, economics, or a related analytical field. Sponsorship typically involves your employer filing a Labor Condition Application with the DOL, followed by an H-1B petition with USCIS. Because H-1B cap-subject petitions are lottery-based, timing your application cycle correctly is critical.
How do I apply for Professional Services Consultant jobs at Fitch Ratings?
Applications go through Fitch Ratings' careers portal, where roles are listed by business line and location. You can also browse current Professional Services Consultant openings at Fitch filtered by visa sponsorship eligibility on Migrate Mate. Tailor your application to the specific analytical domain the role covers, whether that's corporate ratings, structured finance, or data solutions, since generic applications tend to stall at the screening stage.
Which visa types does Fitch Ratings commonly use for Professional Services Consultant roles?
Fitch sponsors H-1B, E-3 visa, TN visa, F-1 OPT, F-1 CPT, and EB-2 or EB-3 immigrant visas for this function. Australian citizens are well-positioned with the E-3 visa, which has no lottery and allows two-year renewable periods. Canadian and Mexican nationals may qualify under TN visa. F-1 students can begin on OPT and transition to H-1B through the April lottery process.
What qualifications does Fitch Ratings expect for Professional Services Consultant candidates?
Fitch typically looks for a bachelor's degree or higher in finance, economics, accounting, or a quantitative field. For H-1B and E-3 purposes, the degree must align with the specialty occupation standard USCIS applies. Practical experience in credit analysis, financial modeling, or client-facing advisory work strengthens both your candidacy and the strength of the visa petition Fitch files on your behalf.
How long does the visa sponsorship process take after receiving an offer from Fitch Ratings?
Timeline depends on visa type. E-3 and TN petitions can move within weeks since neither is subject to an annual lottery. H-1B sponsorship for cap-subject candidates follows a fixed annual cycle, with petitions filed in April for an October 1 start date. USCIS standard processing for an H-1B petition runs three to five months, though premium processing can reduce that to roughly 15 business days.