Fitch Ratings is one of the world’s top three credit ratings agencies, providing critical credit analysis and insights to global capital markets. They are seeking an Analyst to assess credit strengths and risks of commercial real estate properties and communicate rating conclusions to the credit committee.
Responsibilities
- Identify and assess credit strengths and risks of commercial real estate properties, and the related loan structures in U.S and Canadian CRE markets, and property cash flow underwriting and valuations
- Use quantitative skills to analyze property and loan level characteristics and industry trends
- Communicate rating conclusions to credit committee
- Publish detailed transaction reports, rating commentaries and research reports
Skills
- Hold a bachelor's degree
- Have at least 12 months of experience in underwriting, valuing, or working out commercial real estate, excluding internships
- Possess expertise in Excel and Word
- Demonstrate strong analytical, quantitative, and organizational skills with the ability to multitask
- Are familiar with commercial property types
- Exhibit effective communication skills, including strong writing ability
- Can shift fluidly between multiple projects as priorities change
- Securitization or capital markets experience a plus
- Loan workout and/or lending experience a plus
Benefits
- 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
Company Overview
Fitch Ratings is a global rating agency committed to providing the world’s credit markets with independent and prospective credit. It was founded in 1913, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is http://www.fitchratings.com.Company H1B Sponsorship
Fitch Ratings has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 4 in 2026, 34 in 2025, 15 in 2024, 37 in 2023, 44 in 2022, 16 in 2021, 25 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.