Associate Analyst Graduate Program

Requisition ID: 48909

Business Unit
Fitch Solutions

Category
Early Talent

Location:

London, GB

Date Posted
Oct 28, 2025

CreditSights is currently seeking an Associate Analyst based out of our London office. CreditSights is looking for a college graduate to full-time join our research team. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to start their career and to develop their skills in fundamental research, and to be a part of an established, dynamic and well-regarded financial services firm. While this role will focus on the corporate credit market specifically, applicants are not required to have a degree in finance, and backgrounds with strong critical analysis and writing skills are encouraged.

About The Program

• 12-month program including 2-3 weeks of initial training and in-depth, ongoing training, mentoring, and assessment.
• The chance to advance your mastery of critical thinking and writing at a world-class financial services firm
• 100% Guaranteed full-time placement at the end of the program if all standards, expectations and requirements are fulfilled throughout the 12 months
• The opportunity to analyze companies independently and to become the lead credit analyst

How You'll Make An Impact

• Contribute to the fundamental analysis and writing of research reports
• Build and update financial and industry models
• Interpret and analyze financial statements for credit analysis
• Monitor and interpret bond and equity market movements
• Prepare presentation materials for clients, participate in meetings with our clients and bond issuers

You May Be a Good Fit If

• Expected graduation between December 2025 – August 2026
• Ability to process large amounts of data into concise arguments
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Solid organization, with a methodical approach to work and excellent attention to detail
• Full authorization to work in the UK without sponsorship

What Would Make You Stand Out

• A keen interest in financial markets
• Exceptional work ethic
• Capability to produce high-quality outputs under pressure
• A team player spirit

Why CreditSights?

CreditSights was founded over 25 years ago with the goal of producing insightful, impartial research that would allow our clients to make prudent, profitable investment decisions in the global credit markets. CreditSights is a Fitch Solutions Company.

Our global institutional client base includes banks, investment advisors, mutual funds, pension managers, insurance companies, hedge funds, private equity investors, and corporations. The independent research we provide is a leading voice in global credit markets, with our experts contributing to market news in Bloomberg, CNBC, Financial Times, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Business Insider, Barron's, and many more.

CreditSights is a part of the Fitch Group, which is distinguished by the power of our global perspectives. Our global network of colleagues comes together to achieve accomplishments greater than individuals ever could alone. Every team member is essential to our business, and each perspective is critical to our success. We embrace a diverse culture that encourages a free exchange of ideas, guaranteeing your voice will be heard and your work will have an impact, regardless of seniority. We are building an incredible business at Fitch, and we invite you to join us on our journey.

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.