US Corporates - Credit Analyst, Director - Legal - Leveraged Finance - Toronto

Requisition ID: 49817

Business Unit: Fitch Ratings

Category: Credit Analysis & Research

Location: Toronto, ON, CA

Date Posted: May 11, 2026

Overview

Fitch is seeking a Director for a legal research role within its U.S. Corporates Group. The candidate will work directly with the Head of U.S. Leveraged Finance. The ideal candidate will have a legal background and strong analytical skills, with a deep understanding of loan and bond documentation and legal structures.

What We Offer

- Excellent communication skills and a high productivity work ethic are essential
- An opportunity to lead high‑visibility research and analysis at a global rating agency
- A platform that helps the debt capital markets make more informed decisions via timely, insightful and forward‑looking rating actions and research

Responsibilities

- Author insightful research on topics such as covenant structures, impact of documentation on credit profiles and creditor recoveries, as well as general trends in legal documentation related to corporate debt
- Perform analysis of key quantitative and qualitative factors influencing credit quality for individual entities
- Communicate analysis to external audiences (primarily institutional investors, sell‑side analysts and media) through meetings, conference calls, press releases, and written research reports
- Conduct and/or participate in meetings with Leveraged Finance industry management teams
- Convey the value proposition of Fitch Leveraged Finance research to investors
- Participate in the evaluation of other credits within Corporates and related credit groups
- Supervise and mentor junior staff on a project‑by‑project basis to efficiently grow the research portfolio

Qualifications





- Experience practicing law at a law firm
- 5‑10 years of relevant experience, preferably in capital markets/leveraged finance
- Capital markets and/or credit analysis experience is a plus
- Superior analytical, quantitative, and organizational skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work well within a team and lead and write research reports
- Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities
- Expertise in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word

What Would Make You Stand Out

- Meaningful practicing experience at a law firm
- Love for ideating and writing research
- Objective‑driven self‑starter with substantial entrepreneurial potential
- Deep understanding and keen interest in analyzing capital structures
- Background in capital markets and/or credit analysis with well‑developed corporate finance skills
- Experience executing on research projects from idea generation through presentation at industry events and media
- Outstanding interpersonal skills with a strong pattern of leadership and proactive stakeholder interaction

Pay & Benefits

For Toronto roles only: Expected base pay rates range between $170,000 and $200,000. Salary may vary based on factors including education, training, experience, performance, and other job‑related considerations. 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.

Fitch Group is proud to be an Equal Prospect 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.

📌 US Corporates (Toronto)
🏢 Fitch Group
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