What are the responsibilities and job description for the Credit Analyst/Senior Credit Analyst, Structured Credit & CLOs – Chicago, IL position at Structured Finance Association?
Job Description
Fitch Ratings is seeking an Analyst/Senior Analyst to join its Structured Credit group to join our Chicago office.
About The Team
Fitch Ratings is seeking an Analyst/Senior Analyst to join its Structured Credit group to join our Chicago office.
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.
- Analyze new and existing ratings on Collateralized Loan Obligations (CLOs) using proprietary models, as part of the new rating or surveillance teams.
- Analyze transaction documents focusing on identifying credit risks.
- Prepare and present rating conclusions to a credit committee.
- Draft rating action commentary reports to communicate rating decisions to market participants.
- Participate as a credit committee member for rating actions in the Structured Credit sector.
- Contribute to recurring and special research publications.
- You hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a quantitative discipline, such as finance, accounting, or economics.
- You have at least one to three years of experience in the financial sector, ideally with exposure to CLOs or Structured Finance.
- You possess strong critical thinking skills, a deep intellectual curiosity, and meticulous attention to detail.
- You possess the ability to listen actively and integrate others’ perspectives in a consensus-driven environment.
- You demonstrate a high level of personal responsibility, initiative, and self-management.
- You have a keen interest in capital markets and structured finance.
- You are proficient in the Microsoft Office suite
- Knowledge of programming languages is a plus but not required.
- Ability to convey complex subjects clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing.
- Hybrid Work Environment: 2 to 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
- Dedication to Giving Back: Paid volunteer days, matched funding for donations and ample opportunities to volunteer in your community
