Structured Finance - Structured Credit & CLOs, Director - New York

Structured Finance - Structured Credit & CLOs, Director - New York

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. At Fitch Ratings, credit analysts play a pivotal role in moving markets, as quality credit analysis is the lifeblood of our organization. With a legacy of over a century, our unique approach to credit ratings offers unmatched opportunities for professional growth. Embracing a "challenger mindset," you'll join a team dedicated to innovating service to our clients. Our people-driven analysis thrives on collaboration across all levels and locations, surpassing traditional financial modeling. Lastly, as part of our global community, you'll find inspiration, challenge, and support, with ample opportunities for visibility and influence in the global financial marketplace.

Fitch Ratings is seeking a Director to join the Structured Credit & CLOs group in our New York office. About the team: a collaborative, team-oriented work environment where excellent communication skills are essential an opportunity to lead and manage a team of analysts at a global rating agency a strategic role that influences debt capital markets by delivering timely, insightful, and forward-looking rating actions and research

How you'll make an impact: lead the analysis of new and existing ratings using proprietary models assess transaction documents with a focus on identifying and mitigating credit risks prepare, present, and defend rating conclusions to senior credit committees oversee the drafting of rating action commentary reports to clearly communicate rating decisions to market participants drive the development and publication of recurring and special research publications mentor and develop junior staff, promoting a culture of learning and development

You may be a good fit if: you hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a quantitative discipline (finance, accounting, economics, engineering, etc.) you have at least eight years of experience, preferably in the structured finance industry, with a proven track record of leadership you possess strong analytical thinking, intellectual curiosity, and attention to detail you have the ability to listen and incorporate others' perspectives in a consensus-driven setting you demonstrate a high level of personal responsibility, initiative, and self-management you have a deep interest in capital markets and structured finance you are proficient with the Microsoft Office suite

What would make you stand out: advanced knowledge of programming languages is a plus exceptional ability to convey complex subjects clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing demonstrated ability to lead and influence teams and stakeholders

Why choose Fitch: hybrid work environment a culture of learning & mobility investing in your future promoting health & wellbeing supportive parenting policies inclusive work environment