Associate Analyst Graduate Program, CreditSights New York - September 2025

CreditSights is currently seeking an Associate Analyst based out of our New York office.

CreditSights is looking for a college graduate to join our research team. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to start their career and to develop their skills in fundamental research and to be a part of an established, dynamic, and well-regarded financial services firm. While this role will focus on the corporate credit market specifically, applicants are not required to have a degree in finance and backgrounds with strong critical analysis and writing skills are encouraged.

What We Offer

• 12-month program including 2-3 weeks of initial training and in-depth, ongoing training, mentoring, and assessment.
• The chance to advance your mastery of critical thinking and writing at a world-class financial service firm
• 100% Guaranteed full-time placement at the end of the program if all standards, expectations and requirements are fulfilled throughout the 12 months
• The opportunity to analyze companies independently and to become the lead credit analyst
  
  

We’ll Count On You To

• Contribute to the fundamental analysis and writing of research reports
• Build and update financial and industry models
• Interpret and analyze financial statements for credit analysis
• Monitor and interpret bond and equity market movements
• Prepare presentation materials for clients and participate in meetings with our clients and bond issuers
  
  

What You Need To Have

• Expected graduation between December 2024 – August 2025
• Ability to process large amounts of data into concise arguments
• Proficiency in Excel, Word and Powerpoint
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Solid organization, with a methodical approach to work and excellent attention to detail
• Full authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
  
  

What Would Make You Stand Out

• A keen interest in financial markets
• Exceptional work ethic
• Capability to produce high-quality outputs under pressure
• A team player spirit
  
  

Why CreditSights?

CreditSights was founded over 20 years ago with the goal of producing insightful, impartial research that would allow our clients to make prudent, profitable investment decisions in the global credit markets. CreditSights is a Fitch Solutions Company.

Our global institutional client base includes banks, investment advisors, mutual funds, pension managers, insurance companies, hedge funds, private equity investors and corporations. The independent research we provide is a leading voice in global credit markets, with our experts contributing to market news in Bloomberg, CNBC, Financial Times, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Business Insider, Barron’s and many more.

CreditSights is a part of the Fitch Group, which is distinguished by the power of our global perspectives. Our global network of colleagues comes together to achieve accomplishments greater than individuals 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 an incredible business at Fitch and we invite you to join us on our journey.

Expected base pay rates for the role will be $80,000 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.