Financial Trainer - Small Business / Consumer Credit - Chicago

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Financial Trainer - Small Business / Consumer Credit - Chicago Requisition ID: 50737 Business Unit: Fitch Learning Category: Faculty Location: Chicago, IL, US Date Posted: Sep 28, 2026 Fitch Learning is a leader in financial services training. With unrivaled breadth and depth, the company delivers learning solutions for apprentices, graduates, and those with 10+ years’ experience in Financial Services. Our offerings include expert faculty, e-learning, coaching, and blended assessments, improving individual and collective business performance. Working at Fitch Learning provides the opportunity to be part of a global leader in financial education, committed to delivering cutting-edge training solutions. You'll collaborate with a team of experts dedicated to empowering professionals with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the finance industry. By joining us, you'll be at the forefront of innovation in professional education, contributing to impactful learning experiences that drive career advancement and industry success. Fitch Learning is currently seeking a Financial Trainer – Small Business / Consumer Credit based out of our Chicago office. About the Team: You will join our Credit Training faculty, a globally collaborative team that designs and delivers credit training and academies for banks, financial institutions, regulators, and multilaterals, with high visibility across client engagements. Trainers are expected to attend the office on a regular basis when not fulfilling training commitments. How You’ll Make an Impact: Design and deliver high-quality training specializing in small business credit analysis and consumer credit programs—via in-house, virtual, and public courses to improve client decision-making, risk management, and portfolio outcomes Translate complex credit concepts into engaging, practical learning experiences aligned to client objectives and Fitch Learning quality standards Assist in the preparation and continuous enhancement of training materials and assessments to reflect evolving industry practices and regulations Support business development processes as a subject matter expert—participating in scoping calls, tailoring proposals, and presenting program solutions Act as the first point of contact for content, technical, or process questions related to SME and consumer credit, strengthening client trust and program effectiveness You May be a Good Fit if You Have: Extensive SME and consumer lending experience from a commercial bank, investment bank, rating agency, financial regulator, or similar financial institution Excellent presentation and listening skills, with confidence teaching complex topics to diverse audiences (virtual and in-person) You are an effective communicator with a passion for education and demonstrable impact on learner outcomes A desire to expand subject matter expertise and continuously improve classroom facilitation skills What Would Make You Stand Out: Experience designing or delivering credit training programs or internal capability-building initiatives Facility with varied instructional methods and learning technologies to engage different learner profiles Strong professionalism and cultural awareness, with experience working across geographies and client types A desire to innovate—bringing fresh ideas to course design, delivery, and assessment Why Choose Fitch: 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 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 CHICAGO: The base salary for this position begins at $110,000 USD annually. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Fitch