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About the Role

Fitch Ratings is seeking a Senior Director to join its Structured Credit & CLOs group in our New York office. This role offers an opportunity to be a senior leader and coverage analyst at a global rating agency, driving debt capital markets in making more informed decisions through timely, insightful, and forward-looking rating actions and research. You will also have leadership responsibilities, including mentorship and development of junior team members.

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee a team of analysts in the ratings analysis on structured credit transactions using proprietary models
Serve as Chair or senior member for credit committees, guiding rating decisions and outcomes
Author and review complex commentary and research reports to inform market participants and set industry standards
Contribute to the development and enhancement of rating methodologies and analytical frameworks
Represent Fitch at external events, conferences, and with market participants as a senior spokesperson
Mentor and train junior analysts, fostering a culture of excellence and development
Collaborate with senior management to set strategic direction for the Structured Credit group

Requirements

Hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a quantitative discipline such as finance, accounting, or economics
At least 10 years of experience in the financial industry, with significant exposure to CLOs and/or Structured Finance
Exceptional analytical thinking, intellectual curiosity, and meticulous attention to detail
High levels of leadership, personal responsibility, initiative, and self-management
Ability to communicate complex subjects accurately and succinctly, both internally and externally
Strong interest in capital markets and structured finance
Proficient with the Microsoft Office suite
Demonstrated experience managing projects and leading teams

Skills

Familiarity with programming languages is a plus
Strategic vision and ability to drive analytical and business outcomes
Strong leadership skills and a track record of developing talent
Ability to convey complex subjects clearly and concisely to a range of audiences
Open-mindedness and ability to understand alternative viewpoints
Strong reputation and relationships within the structured finance and CLO industry
Experience in methodological development and implementation

Location

New York

Work Type

Hybrid Work Environment: 3 days a week in office required
full-time

Experience Level

Senior Director
at least 10 years of experience

Education Level

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a quantitative discipline

Salary/Compensations

$175,000 and $225,000 per year

Benefits

Dedicated trainings, leadership development and mentorship programs
Retirement planning and tuition reimbursement programs
Comprehensive healthcare offerings
Supportive Parenting Policies: Family-friendly policies, including a generous global parental leave plan
Inclusive Work Environment: A collaborative workplace where all voices are valued, with Employee Resource Groups

About the Company

As one of the world’s top three credit ratings agencies, Fitch Ratings plays a critical role in global capital markets by providing supplementary 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.
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.

Equal Opportunity

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.