US Corporates - Credit Analyst, Director - Middle Market/Private Debt Leveraged Finance - Toronto

US Corporates - Credit Analyst, Director - Middle Market/Private Debt Leveraged Finance - Toronto

Requisition ID: 50116

Business Unit: Fitch Ratings

Category: Credit Analysis & Research

Location: New York, NY, US

Date Posted: May 28, 2026

What We Offer

• A fast-paced, team-oriented work environment… Excellent communication skills are essential, as is a high productivity work-ethic and results oriented mindset.
• An opportunity to contribute to Fitch’s increasing presence in the rapidly growing Middle Market/Private Debt sector.
• A role and platform that helps lenders to Middle Market issuers make better informed decisions via timely, insightful and forward-looking rating actions and research.

We’ll Count on You To

• Further build out Fitch’s existing suite of research on Middle Market/Private Debt topics which targets Fitch’s external audience of institutional investors, private equity sponsors, private debt funds, CLO managers and credit hedge funds.
• Perform data analysis of key quantitative and qualitative factors influencing the Middle Market and credit profiles of borrowers in support of new research.
• Manage junior staff on a project-by-project basis to efficiently grow the research portfolio.
• Communicate with investors and sell-side counterparties to further explain research findings, grow Fitch’s brand awareness and generate ideas for new research topics in Middle Market/Private Credit/Direct Lending.

What You Need to Have

• 5-10 years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Expertise in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to shift fluidly between multiple projects as priorities change.
• Ability to excel in a team-oriented environment.
• Employee management experience a plus.
• CFA and/or MBA a plus.

What Would Make You Stand Out

• An objective-driven self-starter who is looking for a role with substantial entrepreneurial potential.
• A deep understanding of and a keen interest in Middle Market Lending and/or Private Credit.
• A background in capital markets and/or credit analysis and well-developed corporate finance skills.
• Experience executing on research projects – from idea generation through writing and presenting at industry events and in media.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills displayed by a strong pattern of leadership and the ability to proactively and successfully interact with various stakeholders, both within and outside of the organization.

Benefits

FOR NEW YORK AND CALIFORNIA ROLES ONLY: Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $150,000 and $180,000. 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Fitch is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.