Credit Research Analyst - Municipal Markets (New York)

CreditSights is currently seeking a Municipal Analyst based out of our New York office

CreditSights offers award-winning, unbiased research on global credit markets, empowering clients to make informed investment decisions. With offices in New York, London, Singapore, Glasgow, Denver, and Charlotte, we serve a diverse global institutional client base, including banks, investment advisors, mutual funds, and hedge funds. As a leading voice in credit research, our expert insights are featured in top publications such as Bloomberg, The Wall Street Journal, and Financial Times. As a Fitch Solutions Company, we provide a dynamic environment fostering professional growth and innovation, where you collaborate with seasoned analysts to deliver critical intelligence in complex financial markets.

We are seeking an Analyst to join our Municipal Research Team, which is based in New York. The candidate will be involved in maintaining surveillance on municipal bond issuer and market performance data, and for assisting the identification of trends that can be used in issuer-level, sector-level, and market strategy research. The candidate will also be responsible for maintaining the municipal data and chart libraries and will be expected to learn the main fundamental credit considerations of key sectors and issuers.

The ideal candidate will have prior experience in or exposure to the municipal bond market, but muni experience is not a prerequisite for consideration. Applicants must possess strong numeracy, problem solving and writing skills, have demonstrated interest in the capital markets or public finance and comfort using AI tools (Claude, ChatGPT, or equivalent) to accelerate, optimize, or automate workflows.

CreditSights was founded 25 years ago with the goal of producing insightful, impartial research that would allow our clients to make prudent, profitable investment decisions in the global credit markets. CreditSights is a Fitch Solutions Company.

About the Team

Working at CreditSights offers the chance to be part of a premier independent credit research firm, renowned for its in-depth analysis and insights. The candidate will have the ability to make important contributions quickly, while learning about market dynamics and the structure of the industry. 

How You’ll Make an Impact:  

• Interpret and analyze financial statements and issuer disclosure documents.
• Apply, maintain, and revise AI tools to extract and analyze issuer and market surveillance models.
• Monitor and interpret bond and other capital market movements.
• Prepare presentation materials for clients/attend client meetings.
• Have the flexibility to contribute to reports over the weekend.
• Contribute to the heavy schedule of analysis and report writing. 

 You May be a Good Fit if:

• Highly organized, with a methodical approach to work and excellent attention to detail.
• Educated to a bachelor’s degree level or equivalent.
• Strong analytical skills and understanding of financial markets.
• Strong proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Comfort using frontier AI tools (Claude, ChatGPT, or equivalent).
• Some knowledge of accounting and financial analysis.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

What Would Make You Stand Out: 

• Experience analyzing municipal issuer credit or municipal market experience.
• Degree in STEM, Computer Science, Finance, Accounting, Economics or Business.
• Proficiency in Bloomberg and/or FactSet.
• Hands-on Claude/GPT, Bloomberg API/BQL and/or Python experience.
• A passion for financial markets and a curiosity for understanding the mechanics of capital markets.
• Capability to produce high-quality outputs under pressure.
• A team player spirit and an enthusiasm for working collaboratively.

Why Choose CreditSights: 

• Expansive Market Reach: Broad distribution network with the ability to shape credit perspectives across the industry
• Client-Centric Research Platform: Independent analysis focused on delivering actionable insights and value to our clients
• 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
• Hybrid Work Environment: 3 days a week in office required based on your line of business and location
• Dedication to Giving Back: Paid volunteer days, matched funding for donations and ample opportunities to volunteer in your community

At CreditSights, AI is embedded in how we work —supporting smarter decision-making, streamlining workflows, and enabling new ways to create value for our business and clients. Intelligent solutions are increasingly part of our day-to-day operations, helping teams work more efficiently and think differently as we continue to evolve. We’re looking for colleagues who are comfortable operating in an AI-enabled environment—or who are curious, adaptable, and eager to build their AI literacy over time. We value professionals who embrace technology as part of continuous learning and who are committed to using it thoughtfully to enhance how work gets done.

CreditSights is committed to providing global securities markets with objective, timely, independent and forward-looking credit opinions. To protect CreditSights' 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 CreditSights 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.

CreditSights 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

Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $70,000 and $80,000 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 CreditSights’s total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, long-term incentives, and other benefits sponsored by CreditSights.  

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