Structured Finance - Credit Analyst - Structured Credit & CLOs - New York

$85,000 - $95,000/Yr

Fitch Ratings - New York, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

New York, NY

Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities

About the position

Fitch Ratings is seeking a Structured Finance - Credit Analyst to join its Structured Credit group in New York, NY. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment where excellent communication skills are essential. As a lead coverage analyst at a global rating agency, you will play a crucial role in aiding debt capital markets by providing timely, insightful, and forward-looking rating actions and research. Your contributions will help influence decision-making in a highly competitive market, and you will be part of a culture that values diversity and encourages employees to express their authentic selves. In this role, you will analyze ratings on Collateralized Loan Obligations (CLOs) using proprietary models. You will prepare and present rating conclusions to a credit committee, draft rating action commentary reports to communicate rating decisions to market participants, and contribute to recurring and special research publications. This position is ideal for someone with a strong analytical background and a keen interest in structured finance and capital markets.

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 one year of experience in the financial industry, preferably 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.

Nice-to-haves

• Critical thinking and meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong sense of personal responsibility and initiative.
• Ability to convey complex subjects clearly and concisely.
• Open-mindedness and ability to understand alternative viewpoints.
• Keen interest in structured finance and CLOs.

Benefits

• Competitive salary between $85,000 and $95,000 based on experience and qualifications.
• Discretionary bonuses and long-term incentives.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and retirement plans.