Credit Analyst, Associate Director, REITs / Real Estate & Leisure - New York

Associate Director – REITs / Real Estate & Leisure

Requisition ID: 50314
Business Unit: Fitch Ratings
Category: Credit Analysis & Research
Location: Toronto, Chicago, or New York, NY, US
Date Posted: Jul 14, 2026

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis of key quantitative and qualitative factors influencing credit quality of select real estate operating companies
• Develop and maintain comprehensive financial models
• Present analysis of companies to internal credit rating committees
• Communicate rating rationale to external audiences (primarily institutional investors, sell-side analysts and media) in meetings, conference calls, press releases and written research reports
• Participate in the evaluation of other credits within Corporates, as well as other related credit groups

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree at minimum, MBA or other advanced degree a plus
• CFA/CPA preferred
• Capital markets and/or credit analysis experience a plus
• Expertise in Excel and Word
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to shift between multiple projects as priorities change
• Ability to excel in a team-oriented environment

Additional Skills

• Demonstrated understanding of and keen interest in the REIT sector, commercial real estate, leisure and similar property-linked securities
• Professional capital markets and/or credit analysis experience with well-developed financial statement analysis and modeling skills
• Ability to interpret complex legal documents such as bank agreements and bond indentures
• Desire to deepen exposure to and understanding of the debt capital markets
• Strong pattern of leadership and ability to proactively interact with various internal and external stakeholders

Compensation

FOR NEW YORK & CHICAGO ROLES ONLY: Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $115,000 and $135,000. Actual salaries will be determined on an individualized basis and may vary based on factors including but not limited to education, training, experience, past performance, and other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of Fitch’s total compensation package, which may also include commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, long-term incentives, and other benefits sponsored by Fitch.

Legal Statements

Fitch is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

UNITED STATES ONLY: As part of its continued efforts to maintain a safe workplace for employees, Fitch requires that all employees who receive a written offer of employment on or after October 4, 2021 be fully vaccinated (as defined by the CDC) against the coronavirus by the first day of employment as a condition of employment, to the extent permitted by applicable law. Fitch will consider requests for reasonable accommodations due to medical and/or religious reasons on an individual basis in accordance with applicable legal requirements.