Associate Analyst Program, Ratings, New York
Fitch Ratings
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- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year
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- Accounting
- Work
- On-site in New York
- Pay
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- Oct 30, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
Fitch Ratings is seeking Associate Analysts for the 2027 Associate Analyst Program, based in New York. This full-time graduate program offers an exceptional entry-level opportunity for recent graduates, combining structured training with on-the-job learning. Associate Analysts will be assigned to a specific product group, fully immersing themselves in the credit rating process.
During the 12-month program, you will collaborate with senior analysts on new issuer ratings, gather and analyze industry, regulatory, and economic information. You will receive training to develop a high level of service to investors and issuers, and a team-oriented approach to ratings analysis.
Key Responsibilities
- Evaluate risk
- Participate in rating committees
- Draft rating affirmations
- Write research reports
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Graduates expected between December 2026 and June 2027
- Less than 12 months of relevant full-time experience
- Must be able to work in New York (hybrid office schedule)
- Ability to start July 2027
- Must have work authorization in the U.S.
- Comfortable operating in an AI-enabled environment, or curious and adaptable to build AI literacy.
Qualifications
- 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.
- Preferred majors include: Real Estate, Finance, Economics, Accounting, and/or Political Science.
- Individuals who value integrity and objectivity.
Product Groups and Teams Likely To Be Included
- Structured Finance
- Corporate Ratings
- Financial Institutions
- US Public Finance
- Global Infrastructure and Project Finance Group
Fitch Ratings is committed to providing objective, timely, independent, and forward-looking credit opinions. Employees are required to avoid conflicts of interest and may need to divest conflicting securities holdings prior to employment.