US Public Finance- Credit Analyst, Local Governments, Analyst / Senior Analyst - Chicago

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. Together we work with integrity and objectivity to provide clarity to the world’s financial markets.

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’ US Public Finance Local Government group is currently seeking an Analyst, or Senior Analyst, either in our New York, Austin, Chicago or San Fransico office. The US Public Finance Local Government Rating Group is responsible for assigning new and monitoring existing ratings on local government and special purpose district issuers throughout the United States.

Security ratings are assigned to general obligation, lease revenue and dedicated tax and revenue bonds.

Analyze quantitative and qualitative factors to prepare Fitch’s Local Government Rating Model for assigning new and monitoring existing ratings
Review annual comprehensive financial reports, budgets, capital plans and other public disclosure statements
Present rating recommendations and serve as voting member on rating committees
Attend industry events and interact with investors, bankers, and other market participants
S. public finance
Can shift between multiple projects as priorities change
You have a Global Credit Certificate (MICP), CFA or master’s degree in finance, business or public administration preferred
You have rating agency or financial advisory experience
You have experience interacting with local government issuers, investors, financial advisors and bankers
Hybrid Work Environment: 3 days a week in office required
Retirement planning and tuition reimbursement programs that empower you to achieve your short and long-term goals
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
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.

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. 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. 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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