Senior Director, Fund & Asset Manager Ratings - London

Fitch Solutions; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services provider is seeking a Senior Director for its London office to oversee its Funds & Asset Management group across EMEA and APAC. The role involves setting strategic direction, mentoring team members, building relationships with key stakeholders, and producing sector research. Candidates should have a strong background in credit analysis and team management, with excellent analytical and communication abilities. This position offers a flexible work environment with the potential for remote work up to two days a week.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Opportunity for remote work

Challenging and rewarding work

Qualifications

• Solid experience in credit analysis, with exposure to funds or structured finance a plus.
• Proven experience managing teams and delivering multi-stakeholder complex projects.
• Sound academic track record to at least first university degree level.

Responsibilities

• Set strategic direction for the team and drive execution of key initiatives.
• Lead, mentor, and develop team members.
• Produce research on trends and developments across covered sectors.

Skills

Credit analysis

Strong analytical skills

Proficiency in Excel

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Education

First university degree in finance, economics, statistics, accounting, or computer science

Job description

Senior Director – Funds

Fitch Ratings’ Funds & Asset Management group is currently seeking a Senior Director for our London office.

Fitch Ratings’ Funds & Asset Management group is a global team responsible for fund ratings analysis, methodology and model development, and publication of research on analytical and regulatory developments affecting the asset management sector. The group analyzes and publishes research on fund finance (subscription facilities, NAV loans, CFOs, and rated feeders), leveraged closed end funds (CEFs), money market funds (MMFs), bonds funds, exchange traded funds (ETFs), local government investment pools (LGIPs), and asset managers.

What We Offer :

• The individual who fills this position will help oversee the group’s coverage across all of its segments in EMEA and APAC
• A flexible work environment with the ability to work remotely for up to two days per week
• Opportunity to develop analytical and leadership capabilities in a growing sector
• Challenging and rewarding work within a collaborative environment

We’ll Count on You To :

• Set strategic direction for the team and drive execution of key initiatives, including development of new rating methodologies, models, operational infrastructure, and research
• Lead, mentor, and develop team members, and support the group’s continued growth
• Build and maintain senior relationships with investors, bankers, and fund managers; represent Fitch at industry events and webinars
• Evaluate complex transactions involving funds and structured products, integrating quantitative modelling, qualitative analysis, and legal documentation review
• Lead due diligence meetings with fund managers and lenders
• Produce research on trends and developments across covered sectors
• Chair rating committees and provide analytical guidance

What You Need to Have :

• Solid experience in credit analysis, with exposure to funds or structured finance a plus
• Proven experience managing teams and delivering multi-stakeholder complex projects
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Sound academic track record to at least first university degree level, preferably in finance, economics, statistics, accounting, or computer science

What Would Make You Stand Out :

• Experience with fund finance, including subscription facilities or NAV loans; or structured finance or lending
• Demonstrated track record of initiative and achievement
• Experience managing teams through significant growth and change

Why Fitch?

At Fitch Group, the combined power of our global perspectives is what differentiates us. Our global network of colleagues comes together to accomplish things greater than they ever could alone.

Every team member is essential to our business and each perspective is critical to our success. We embrace a diverse culture that encourages a free exchange of ideas, guaranteeing your voice will be heard and your work will have an impact, regardless of seniority.

We are building incredible things at Fitch and we invite you to join us on our journey.

Fitch Ratings is a leading provider of credit ratings, commentary and research. Dedicated to providing value beyond the rating through independent and prospective credit opinions, Fitch ratings offers global perspectives shaped by strong local market experience and credit market expertise. The additional context, perspective and insights we provide have helped fund a century of growth and enables our clients to make important credit judgements with confidence.