Structured Finance - ABS, Director (Chicago)

Structured Finance - Director, Asset-Backed Securities Fitch Ratings is seeking a Credit Professional to join the Asset‑Backed Securities Group in our Chicago or New York offices. The position will be responsible for a wide range of projects including assuming a role in rating ABS transactions and authoring market commentary and research. Successful candidates should demonstrate an ability to lead new transaction analysis and apply macro trends impacting consumers to develop credit views. In this leadership role strong communication skills are essential with broad internal and external responsibilities to disseminate credit views. The position covers North American ABS, with initial emphasis on consumer sectors such as auto loan and lease and unsecured installment loans. What We Offer Ability to grow your presence in ABS credit, along with the breadth and depth of your reach across different sectors, asset classes, structures and markets. An opportunity to be a lead coverage analyst in a growing and dynamic group at a global rating agency; A rewarding leadership role leading new rating analysis that is essential for the debt capital markets to make more informed decisions. Responsibilities Lead deal teams to analyze critical credit, legal and structural elements of ABS transaction structures; Contribute to dynamic rating workflows by leading rating analysis on a portfolio of ABS transactions and participating externally with investors, issuers and bankers; Deploy and implement various credit tools and cash‑flow models to form analytical views and recommendations; Stay abreast of sector trends and communicate views internally and externally; Assist in the development of ratings criteria, including forming recommendations to bolster analysis and iteratively improve; and Lead and/or support sector trend research reports and projects. What You Need to Have BA/BS degree and a minimum of 7‑years work experience with previous experience rating ABS transactions. Experience managing a team, ability to inspire and strategically plan workflows and progress on multiple projects in parallel. Excellent interpersonal skills essential, as well as high productivity work‑ethic and a results‑oriented mindset. Knack for communicating credit views (particularly in writing) and ability to analyze large data sets and form conclusions are required. Strong understanding of credit fundamentals and current economic conditions, combined with a willingness and ability to quickly learn new concepts and techniques. What Would Make You Stand Out Direct experience in evaluating new ABS transactions, either buy‑side or sell‑side is prized. CFA candidate, or other professional designations highlighting strong capacity for the role. Thoughtful views on economic trends in North America and expected impacts to consumer households and credit. Passion for cash flow modeling and loss forecasting analysis, with practical experience. Desire to expand your capabilities and expertise across ABS asset classes with a leading team in the credit markets. Compensation For New York roles only: Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $150,000 and $180,000. 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, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, long‑term incentives, and other benefits sponsored by Fitch. Equal Opportunity Employer Fitch Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affiliated 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr