Market Research Associate (Internship NYC)

As one of the world’s top three credit ratings agencies, Fitch Ratings plays a critical role in global capital markets by providing credit analysis, ratings, research, and commentary to financial market participants. For over 100 years, Fitch Ratings has been creating value for global markets through its rigorous analysis and deep expertise, which have resulted in a variety of market leading tools, methodologies, indices, research, and analytical products. Fitch Ratings is part of Fitch Group, a global leader in financial information services with operations in more than 30 countries, which also includes Fitch Solutions. With dual headquarters in London and New York, Fitch Group is owned by Hearst.

Explore a career at Fitch Ratings and you’ll join a collaborative network of curious minds. Here, our differences are our strengths - in life as well as our work. Together we work with integrity and objectivity to provide clarity to the world’s financial markets. We pride ourselves on our ability to harness the ideas, expertise, and professionalism of our global workforce, which is integral to our continued success. The accessibility and depth of experience of our industry leading analysts, combined with our broad sector credentials, allow us to help market participants make important credit decisions with confidence.

Fitch Ratings is currently seeking a Market Research Associate Intern based out of our New York office.

The Summer Intern Market Research Associate role is designed to be an eight-week internship to provide an understanding of the debt capital markets and ratings business.

The role will support members of the US Corporate Business and Relationship Management (BRM) Team in managing and developing Fitch’s business relationships.

About the Team: An opportunity to make a meaningful impact as part of a leading global financial information services company, with operations in more than 30 countries. A team-oriented work environment.

How You’ll Make an Impact:

• The candidate will monitor fixed income market news and debt issuances, looking out for Fitch rating opportunities.
• The candidate will be responsible for tracking deals in the market and maintaining internal reports and databases with company / target information.
• The candidate will be responsible for assisting in the research, development, and preparation of marketing materials under guidance from members of the BRM team.
• The candidate will be responsible for helping to maintain and enhance quantitative models and databases.

You May be a Good Fit if:

• Rising senior at an accredited university, preferably working towards a degree in business, finance, economics, or other quantitatively focused field of study.
• Self-starter who can understand objectives, work independently, and is highly motivated.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills along with an analytical aptitude.
• Team oriented, with an ability to effectively build relationships.
• High level of focus on work quality and attention to detail.

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• The candidate should have strong analytical capabilities coupled with aspirations to develop marketing / business development acumen longer term.

• A basic understanding of the debt capital markets and ratings business as well as some exposure to corporate credit analysis will be helpful.

• Individuals must be self-sufficient and should have some familiarity with Excel and PowerPoint.

Why Choose Fitch:

• Hybrid Work Environment: 3 days a week in office required
• 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 interests 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.

FOR NEW YORK ROLES ONLY: Expected base pay rates for the role will be $25.00 an hour. 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, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, long-term incentives, and other benefits sponsored by Fitch.