Associate Analyst Program, , Chicago - July 2026

Fitch Group is currently seeking an Associate Analyst based out of our Chicago office.
As a leading, global financial information services provider, Fitch Group delivers vital credit and risk insights, robust data, and dynamic tools to champion more efficient, transparent financial markets. With over 100 years of experience and colleagues in over 30 countries, Fitch Group's culture of credibility, independence, and transparency is embedded throughout its structure, which includes Fitch Ratings, one of the world's top three credit ratings agencies, and Fitch Solutions, a leading provider of insights, data and analytics. With dual headquarters in London and New York, Fitch Group is owned by Hearst.

Fitch is committed to nurturing early talent by providing a collaborative and inclusive learning environment where individuals can thrive and grow. Our early talent programs are designed to cultivate the next generation of financial professionals by offering comprehensive training and mentorship opportunities. These programs provide participants with hands-on experience and exposure to various aspects of the financial industry, preparing them for successful careers at Fitch and beyond.

How You'll Make An Impact
The Fitch Ratings 2026 Associate Analyst Program (July 2026 cohort)
is an exceptional entry level opportunity for recent graduates. The full-time graduate program is a combination of structured training designed specifically to provide a broad analytical perspective and on-the-job learning experience. As an Associate Analyst, you'll be assigned to a specific Fitch Ratings product group and provided roles and responsibilities that fully immerse you in the credit rating process.

During the 12-month program, Associate Analysts will get placed in analytical team where they will collaborate with senior analysts on new issuer ratings and gather and analyze the latest industry, regulatory, and economic information. At Fitch, you will receive the training to develop a high level of service to investors and issuers and a team-oriented approach to ratings analysis. Day to day work will include evaluating risk, participation in rating committees, drafting rating affirmations, and writing research reports.

You May Be a Good Fit If

• December 2025-June 2026 graduates; with less than 12 months of relevant full-time experience.
• Must be able to work in New York (hybrid office schedule)
• Ability to start July 2026
• Students must have work authorization in the U.S

What Would Make You Stand Out

• Intellectually curious students with financial flair and a keen interest in credit, fixed income and industry analysis.
• Strong, clear, and concise communicators, both verbally and written
• Students from a diverse range of academic backgrounds with a passion for finance, research and analysis are welcome; A plus if you study one or more of the following majors: Real Estate, Finance, Economics, Accounting, and/or Political Science
• Individuals who truly value integrity and objectivity – these are two values we hold ourselves to and pride ourselves on

Product groups and teams likely to be included are
:

• Structured Finance
• Corporate Ratings
• Financial Institutions
• US Public Finance

Read below to learn more about our different analytical groups.

Structured Finance
Fitch's Structured Finance maintains existing ratings and assigns ratings to new structured finance transactions. Fitch currently rates Structured Finance transactions across four main asset classes: Asset Backed Securities, Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities, Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities and Structured Credit.

Corporate Ratings
The Fitch Ratings Corporates group provides public and private ratings on companies and their debt instruments, including —