Senior Analyst, Criteria Review and Approval Group (CRAG) - New York

Analyst/Senior Analyst, Credit Research and Analytics – New York

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Fitch Ratings is currently seeking an Analyst or Senior Analyst to join its Criteria Review and Approval Group.

About the Team
The Criteria Review and Approval Group (CRAG), reporting to the Chief Risk & Credit Officer, is dedicated to ensuring the quality, transparency, and consistency of Fitch’s credit ratings criteria and models. This includes review and validation of historical ratings, default and loss data, and produces key analytical deliverables utilized across Fitch Ratings. 

What We Offer:
•    Opportunity to work across all Fitch sectors including Structured Finance, Corporates, Financial Institutions, Sovereigns, Public Finance, and Global Infrastructure
•    Direct exposure to Fitch's criteria and model review processes
•    Collaboration with senior leadership and analytical teams across the organization
•    Opportunity to support external research and publications across all sectors

We'll Count on You To:
•    Work across sectors and regions to gather and analyze historical loss/recoveries data to facilitate research, criteria development, and product development
•    Conduct data analysis to generate loss and recoveries reports for analytical teams and senior management
•    Collaborate with other analysts and teams to support production of external research and publications across all sectors

What You Need to Have:
•    Work experience of 1-5 years in credit rating analysis, quantitative analysis, or a financial field
•    Strong understanding of finance, accounting, economics, or capital markets
•    Excellent written and verbal communication skills with exceptional attention to detail
•    Demonstrated analytical skills and proficiency in Excel VBA, Python or SQL
•    Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced, data-driven environment

What Would Make You Stand Out:
•    Prior research and publication experience
•    Knowledge of Excel VBA, Python, and SQL
•    Strong quantitative and statistical analysis skills

Why Choose Fitch:
•    Hybrid Work Environment: 3 days a week in office required based on your line of business and location.
•    A Culture of Learning & Mobility: Dedicated trainings, leadership development and mentorship programs designed to ensure that your time at Fitch will be a continuous learning opportunity.
•    Investing in Your Future: Retirement planning and tuition reimbursement programs that empower you to achieve your short and long-term goals.
•    Promoting Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive healthcare offerings that enable physical, mental, financial, social, and occupational wellbeing.
•    Supportive Parenting Policies: Family-friendly policies, including a generous global parental leave plan, designed to help you balance career and family life effectively.
•    Inclusive Work Environment: A collaborative workplace where all voices are valued, with Employee Resource Groups that unite and empower our colleagues around the globe
•    Dedication to Giving Back: Paid volunteer days, matched funding for donations and ample opportunities to volunteer in your community.

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.

FOR NEW YORK ROLES ONLY: Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $80,000 and $100,000 per year. 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.

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