Associate Analyst – Credit Rating Analysis

Job Description

Associate Analyst Program | Fitch Ratings

The Tone:
This is a full-time Associate Analyst role at Fitch Ratings, located in Chicago. Fitch Ratings is a leading provider of independent and prospective credit ratings, commentary, and research, offering global perspectives shaped by strong local market experience and credit market expertise. This entry-level program provides an exceptional opportunity for recent graduates to immerse themselves in the credit rating process through structured training and on-the-job learning. The role is critical for providing value beyond the rating by helping investors make important credit judgments with confidence.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid Chicago, IL
• Pay: $70000 yearly
• Mission: Collaborate with senior analysts to evaluate credit risk, assign new issuer ratings, and produce research reports to support investor and issuer judgments.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Evaluate: Evaluate financial risk by gathering and analyzing the latest industry, regulatory, and economic information.
• Collaborate: Collaborate with senior analysts on new issuer ratings and ongoing credit analysis.
• Participate: Participate in rating committees, contributing to credit judgments and discussions.
• Draft: Draft rating affirmations for various debt instruments and transactions.
• Write: Write comprehensive research reports and commentary for investors.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-level role for recent graduates with a Bachelor’s Degree. Students from diverse academic backgrounds are welcome, with a passion for finance, research, and analysis.
• Experience: Graduates between December 2026 and June 2027 with less than 12 months of relevant full-time experience. Must have work authorization in the U.S. and be able to start in July 2027.
• Skills: Intellectually curious with financial flair and a keen interest in credit, fixed income, and industry analysis; strong, clear, and concise communication skills, both verbal and written; individuals who truly value integrity and objectivity.
• Bonus: A plus if you study one or more of the following majors: Real Estate, Finance, Economics, Accounting, and/or Political Science.