US Public Finance- Credit Analyst, Local Governments, Analyst / Senior Analyst- New York
Fitch Group · NY, 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.
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
- Strong analytical, quantitative, and organizational skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to 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
Salary/Compensations
- $85,000 - $110,000 per year
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.
- Fitch Ratings provides credit analysis, ratings, research, and commentary to financial market participants.
- Fitch Ratings has over 100 years of experience creating value through rigorous analysis and deep expertise.
- Fitch Ratings is part of Fitch Group, a global leader in financial information services with operations in over 30 countries.
- Fitch Group is owned by Hearst.
- Fitch Ratings fosters a collaborative network of curious minds where differences are strengths.
- The company operates with integrity and objectivity to provide clarity to financial markets.
- Fitch Ratings harnesses the ideas, expertise, and professionalism of its global workforce.
- Fitch Ratings' analysts have accessibility and depth of experience, combined with broad sector credentials, to help market participants make informed credit decisions.
- Fitch is committed to providing global securities markets with objective, timely, independent and forward-looking credit opinions.
- Fitch employees must avoid conflicts of interest 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.