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

As one of the world’s top three credit ratings agencies, Fitch Ratings plays a critical role in global capital markets by providing 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.

Explore a career at Fitch Ratings and you’ll join a collaborative network of curious minds. Here, our differences are our strengths - in life as well as our work. Together we work with integrity and objectivity to provide clarity to the world’s financial markets. We pride ourselves on our ability to harness the ideas, expertise, and professionalism of our global workforce, which is integral to our continued success. The accessibility and depth of experience of our industry leading analysts, combined with our broad sector credentials, allow us to help market participants make important credit decisions with confidence.

Fitch Ratings is currently seeking an Analyst or Senior Analyst based out of our New York and Toronto office.  

About the Team

The RPA team, part of the Criteria Review and Approval Group (CRAG) reporting to the Chief Risk Officer, is dedicated to ensuring the quality, transparency, and consistency of Fitch’s credit ratings criteria. The RPA team specializes in reviewing and validating historical ratings and default data, and produces key analytical deliverables utilized across Fitch Ratings. The team works closely with Criteria Officers to support robust criteria development and implementation.

How You’ll Make an Impact: 

• Support the publication of Transition and Default Studies and create bespoke reports to meet Fitch’s global regulatory compliance requirements.
• Review and analyze historical ratings transition data across multiple sectors to identify key trends and insights.
• Conduct data analysis to produce targeted ratings performance reports for analytical teams and senior management.
• Collaborate with analysts and cross-functional teams to contribute to external research and publications across all sectors.
• Automate report generation and work processes to enhance efficiency
• Respond to external queries regarding Fitch’s historical ratings data and recent ratings performance publications

You May be a Good Fit if:

• 1–5 years of experience in credit rating analysis, quantitative analysis, or a related financial field
• Strong understanding of finance, accounting, economics, and/or capital markets
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with exceptional attention to detail
• Proven analytical abilities and proficiency in Excel and programming
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively in a fast-paced, data-driven environment 

What Would Make You Stand Out: 

• Prior experience in research and publication
• Proficiency in Python, VBA, and SQL
• Strong quantitative and statistical analysis skills

Why Choose Fitch: 

• Hybrid Work Environment: 2 to 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 interests 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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