US Corporates - Credit Analyst, Director - Legal - Leveraged Finance - New York

US Corporates - Credit Analyst, Director - Leveraged Finance - New York

Requisition ID: 49815

Business Unit: Fitch Ratings

Category: Credit Analysis & Research

Location: New York, NY, US

Date Posted: May 11, 2026

US Corporates - Credit Analyst, Director - Leveraged Finance

Fitch is seeking a Director for a legal research role within its U.S. Corporates Group. The candidate will work directly with the Head of U.S. Leveraged Finance. The ideal candidate will have a legal background, strong analytical skills, and a deep understanding of loan and bond documentation and legal structures.

What We Offer

• Team‑oriented work environment, requiring excellent communication skills, a strong work ethic, and a results‑oriented mindset.
• Opportunity to lead high‑visibility research and analysis at a global rating agency.
• Platform that helps the debt capital markets make more informed decisions through timely, insightful, and forward‑looking rating actions and research.

We’ll Count on You To

• Author insightful research on topics such as covenant structures, the impact of documentation on credit profiles and creditor recoveries, and general trends in legal documentation related to corporate debt.
• Perform analysis of key quantitative and qualitative factors influencing credit quality for individual entities.
• Communicate analysis to external audiences—primarily institutional investors, sell‑side analysts, and media—in meetings, conference calls, press releases, and written research reports.
• Conduct or participate in meetings with leveraged finance industry management teams.
• Convey the value proposition of Fitch Leverage Finance research to investors.
• Participate in the evaluation of other credits within Corporates, as well as other related credit groups.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff on a project‑by‑project basis to grow the research portfolio efficiently.

You Need to Have

• Experience practicing law at a law firm.
• 5–10 years of relevant experience, preferably in capital markets or leveraged finance.
• Capital markets and/or credit analysis experience is a plus.
• Superior analytical, quantitative, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work well within a team.
• Strong motivation to lead and write research reports.
• Flexibility and adaptability as priorities change.
• Expertise in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.

What Would Make You Stand Out

• Meaningful practicing experience at a law firm.
• Passion for ideating and writing research.
• Objective‑driven self‑starter seeking a role with substantial entrepreneurial potential.
• Deep understanding of and keen interest in analyzing capital structures.
• Background in capital markets and/or credit analysis with well‑developed corporate finance skills.
• Experience executing research projects from idea generation to presentation at industry events and media.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, leadership pattern, and proactive stakeholder engagement.

Expected Base Pay

Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $150,000 and $210,000. Actual salaries will be determined on an individualized basis and may vary based on factors including education, training, experience, past performance, and other job‑related factors.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Fitch Group is a proud 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.