Structured Finance - Structured Credit & CLOs, Senior Analyst (Chicago)
About the Role
Fitch Ratings is seeking a Senior Analyst to join its Structured Credit group in our Chicago office. This role offers an opportunity to be a lead coverage analyst at a global rating agency, contributing to timely, insightful, and forward-looking rating actions and research that aid debt capital markets in making more informed decisions.
About the Team
You'll join a collaborative, team-oriented work environment where excellent communication skills are essential. The team values a "challenger mindset" and thrives on people-driven analysis, collaboration across all levels and locations, and a focus on innovating service to clients.
Responsibilities
- Analyze ratings on Collateralized Loan Obligations (CLOs) using proprietary models
- Prepare and present rating conclusions to a credit committee
- Draft rating action commentary reports to communicate rating decisions to market participants
- Contribute to recurring and special research publications
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master’s degree in a quantitative discipline (finance, accounting, economics, etc.)
- At least three years of experience in the financial industry, with a preference for experience related to CLOs or Structured Finance
- Strong analytical thinking, intellectual curiosity, and attention to detail
- High level of personal responsibility, initiative, and self-management
- Ability to communicate complex subjects accurately and succinctly
- Interest in capital markets and structured finance
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite; knowledge of programming languages is a plus but not required
Pay
Expected base pay rates for the role in Chicago will be between $95,000 and $105,000. 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.