US Public Finance- Credit Analyst, Local Governments, Analyst / Senior Analyst - Austin
Fitch Group · Austin, TX, US
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About the Role
Fitch Ratings is seeking an Analyst or Senior Analyst for its US Public Finance Local Government group. This role involves assigning and monitoring credit ratings for local government and special purpose district issuers across the United States. You will analyze financial data, prepare rating models, review financial reports, and present rating recommendations.
Responsibilities
- 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
- Identify rating-relevant issues for review by the analytical team and rating committee
- Meet with issuers and their fiscal agents during management meetings
- Present rating recommendations and serve as voting member on rating committees
- Support publication of rating action commentaries, research reports and Fitch Wires
- Attend industry events and interact with investors, bankers, and other market participants
Requirements
- 3 years of relevant research or analytical experience in U.S. public finance
- Demonstrate strong analytical, quantitative, and organizational skills
- Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Can shift between multiple projects as priorities change
Skills
- Analytical skills
- Quantitative skills
- Organizational skills
- Written communication skills
- Verbal communication skills
Location
- New York
- Austin
- Chicago
- San Francisco
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Analyst
- Senior Analyst
Education Level
- Global Credit Certificate (MICP)
- CFA
- Master's degree in finance, business or public administration
Benefits
- Dedicated trainings
- Leadership development programs
- Mentorship programs
- Retirement planning programs
- Tuition reimbursement programs
- Comprehensive healthcare offerings
- Family-friendly policies
- Generous global parental leave plan
- Employee Resource Groups
- Paid volunteer days
- Matched funding for donations
- Opportunities to volunteer in your community
About the Company
- Fitch Ratings is one of the world’s top three credit ratings agencies, playing a critical role in global capital markets by providing credit analysis, ratings, research, and commentary.
- For over 100 years, Fitch Ratings has created value through rigorous analysis and deep expertise, resulting in 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.
- Fitch Group has dual headquarters in London and New York and is owned by Hearst.
- Fitch is committed to providing global securities markets with objective, timely, independent and forward-looking credit opinions.
- Fitch employees must take every precaution to avoid conflicts of interests or any appearance of a conflict of interest.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.