Structured Finance - Structured Credit & CLOs, Senior Analyst (Austin)

As one of the world's top three credit ratings agencies, Fitch Ratings plays a critical role in global capital markets by providing supplementary credit analysis, ratings, research, and commentary to financial market participants. For over 100 years, Fitch Ratings has been creating value for global markets through its rigorous analysis and deep expertise, which have resulted in a variety of market leading tools, methodologies, indices, research, and analytical products. Fitch Ratings is part of Fitch Group, a global leader in financial information services with operations in more than 30 countries, which also includes Fitch Solutions. With dual headquarters in London and New York, Fitch Group is owned by Hearst.

At Fitch Ratings, credit analysts play a pivotal role in moving markets, as quality credit analysis is the lifeblood of our organization. With a legacy of over a century, our unique approach to credit ratings offers unmatched opportunities for professional growth. Embracing a "challenger mindset," you'll join a team dedicated to innovating service to our clients. Our people-driven analysis thrives on collaboration across all levels and locations, surpassing traditional financial modeling. Lastly, as part of our global community, you'll find inspiration, challenge, and support, with ample opportunities for visibility and influence in the global financial marketplace.

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Fitch Ratings is seeking a Senior Analyst to join its Structured Credit group in our Austin 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

How You'll Make an Impact:

• 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

You May be a Good Fit if:

• 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

Fitch is committed to providing global securities markets with objective, timely, independent and forward-looking credit opinions. To protect Fitch's credibility and reputation, our employees must take every precaution to avoid conflicts of interest or any appearance of a conflict of interest. Should you be successful in the recruitment process at Fitch Ratings you will be asked to declare any securities holdings and other potential conflicts prior to commencing employment. If you, or your immediate family, have any holdings that may conflict with your work responsibilities, you may be asked to divest yourself of them before beginning work.


Fitch is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.

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