Structured Finance, Structured Credit & CLOs, Analyst - Austin

Overview

Structured Finance, Structured Credit & CLOs, Analyst - Austin

• Requisition
• Business Unit:
  Fitch Ratings
• Category:
  Credit Analysis & Research
• Location:
  
  Austin, TX, US
• Date Posted:
  Feb 3, 2026

Fitch Ratings is one of the world’s top three credit ratings agencies, providing supplementary credit analysis, ratings, research, and commentary to financial market participants. Fitch has been creating value for global markets for over 100 years, with a range of 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 and dual headquarters in London and New York.

Fitch Group is owned by Hearst.

At Fitch Ratings, credit analysts play a pivotal role in moving markets through quality credit analysis. Our distinctive approach offers opportunities for professional growth. Embracing a “challenger mindset,” you’ll join a team dedicated to innovative service to clients. Our people-driven analysis emphasizes collaboration across all levels and locations, surpassing traditional financial modeling. As part of our global community, you’ll find inspiration, challenge, and support, with opportunities for visibility and influence in the global financial marketplace.

About the Team

• A collaborative, team-oriented work environment where excellent communication skills are essential
• An opportunity to be a lead coverage analyst at a global rating agency
• A role that aids debt capital markets in making more informed decisions through timely, insightful, and forward-looking rating actions and research

How You’ll Make an Impact:

• Analyze ratings on Collateralized Loan Obligations (CLOs) using proprietary models
• Prepare and present rating conclusions to a credit committee
• Draft rating action commentary reports to communicate rating decisions to market participants
• Contribute to recurring and special research publications

You May be a Good Fit if:

• You hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a quantitative discipline (finance, accounting, economics, etc.)
• You have at least one year of experience in the financial industry, with a preference for experience related to CLOs or Structured Finance
• You possess strong analytical thinking, intellectual curiosity, and attention to detail
• You demonstrate a high level of personal responsibility, initiative, and self-management
• You have the ability to communicate complex subjects accurately and succinctly
• You have a deep interest in capital markets and structured finance
• You are proficient with Microsoft Office suite; knowledge of programming languages is a plus but not required

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• Critical thinking and meticulous attention to detail
• Strong sense of personal responsibility and initiative
• Ability to convey complex subjects clearly and concisely
• Open-mindedness and ability to understand alternative viewpoints
• Keen interest in structured finance and CLOs

Why Choose Fitch:

• Hybrid Work Environment: 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 interest 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.