Job Description
Fitch Ratings is a global leader in financial information services, and they are seeking an Analyst to join their Sustainable Fitch Ratings and Opinions team based in New York. The role involves conducting research and analysis of ESG themes for companies and their debt instruments, producing high-quality assessments, and keeping up with global ESG trends. Responsibilities Understand and apply Sustainable Fitch’s ESG analytical methodologies and become familiar with the company’s approach to assessing the sustainability impact associated with a broad range of business activities Carry out and deliver high-quality, timely, focused written analysis and data on a suite of products related to the ESG characteristics and performance of entities and debt issuances.
Output should be supported by well-construed arguments, backed by verified factual data Keep up to date with ESG trends globally, both regulatory and sector specific Interact with colleagues globally to leverage knowledge, gain international experience and establish good working relationships Skills Strong command of spoken and written English Fluency in spoken and written Spanish and/or Portuguese Degree in a discipline with a technical background related to any environmental science, social risk or governance-themed disciplines, or economics/business/finance Experience, interest, knowledge and understanding of current ESG market themes and standards is a key requirement for the role Basic financial literacy and a sound analytical mind capable of working with data Have strong analytical and critical thinking skills and good attention to detail and comfortable working with and drawing conclusions from data Strong team player with excellent inter-personal skills Self-starter.
The candidate will be expected to show initiative as well as manage and prioritize his/her time Passion for ESG Financial flair and a keen interest in credit, fixed income and industry analysis with certain understanding of financial statements bolthires Office skills, including Excel and Word, and ability to work with proprietary models and internal analytical tools In-depth knowledge of a third language, in addition to strong English and Spanish or Portuguese Benefits Medical insurance Annual volunteer working days Non-contributory pension Parental leave Four weeks per year allowance to work from abroad Hybrid working arrangements with three days in the office Bonus Competitive salary 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 Company H1B Sponsorship Fitch Ratings has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 31 in 2025, 16 in 2024, 38 in 2023, 44 in 2022, 16 in 2021, 25 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.