Regional Director, Private Credit Ratings & Growth

Fitch Ratings; Dubai; On-site; AED 367,000 - 551,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Dubai seeks an experienced professional to manage relationships with institutional investors in the Middle East. The role focuses on revenue growth by generating and converting credit rating opportunities in private credit and special situations. Candidates should have 10+ years of relevant experience, a strong understanding of private credit markets, and the ability to drive strategies that align with client needs.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in institutional coverage, capital markets, private credit, subscription finance, or structured finance.
• Deep understanding of private credit including bespoke loans.
• Experience with Middle East institutional clients and multicultural operations.

Responsibilities

• Build and execute a territory plan to deliver new-business targets.
• Develop pipelines across private credit lending themes.
• Serve as primary relationship owner for target SWFs and pension funds.

Skills

Client origination and strategic account management

Product fluency across private monitored ratings

Revenue operations discipline

Cross‑functional leadership

Regulatory awareness

Fluency in spoken / written English

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree (MBA or similar)

Job description

A leading financial services firm in Dubai seeks an experienced professional to manage relationships with institutional investors in the Middle East. The role focuses on revenue growth by generating and converting credit rating opportunities in private credit and special situations. Candidates should have 10+ years of relevant experience, a strong understanding of private credit markets, and the ability to drive strategies that align with client needs.