Structured Finance - Enhanced Analytics, Director / Senior Director UK

Fitch Solutions; London; Hybrid; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial information provider based in London is seeking a Senior Director/Director for their Structured Finance team. Candidates should possess over ten years of credit ratings experience and a strong ability in developing rating criteria. This role offers a hybrid work environment and numerous professional development opportunities. Join a remarkable culture dedicated to innovation and excellence in financial analysis.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare offerings

Retirement planning

Mentorship programs

Family-friendly policies

Paid volunteer days

Qualifications

• Candidates must have at least ten years of credit ratings experience.
• Direct experience with the development and internal approval of ratings criteria is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead global ratings criteria initiatives.
• Collaborate with rating analysts and enhance rating criteria development.
• Provide research and analytical support for rating criteria development.

Skills

Credit ratings experience

Strong writing skills

Verbal communication skills

Tools

Data analysis

Programming skills

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Structured Finance - Enhanced Analytics, Director / Senior Director UK, London

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Fitch Solutions

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London, United Kingdom

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

Fitch Ratings is currently seeking a Senior Director/Director based out of our London office.

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.

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About the Team

Fitch Ratings' Enhanced Analytics (EA) teams have the common mission to strategically deliver non-coverage analytical initiatives. The Global Structured Finance EA team works closely with all global SF and Covered Bonds teams and is responsible for cross-region and cross-sector rating criteria, research, training and reporting.

How You’ll Make an Impact:

The responsibilities of this criteria-focused role include:

• Coordinating and leading global ratings criteria initiatives
• Collaborating with rating analysts and Fitch’s Criteria Review and Approval Group to enhance our rating criteria development and management.
• Improving the clarity and consistency of more than 50 existing structured finance criteria
• Providing research and analytical support for proposed revisions and new criteria development.

You May be a Good Fit if:

• Candidates must have at least ten years of credit ratings experience and direct experience with the development and internal approval of ratings criteria, preferably in Structured Finance
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills are required

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• Data analysis and programming skills are a plus

Why Choose Fitch:

• Hybrid Work Environment: 3 days a week in office required
• A Culture of Learning & Mobility: Dedicated trainings, leadership development and mentorship programs designed to ensure that your time at Fitch will be a continuous learning opportunity
• Investing in Your Future: Retirement planning and tuition reimbursement programs that empower you to achieve your short and long-term goals
• Promoting Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive healthcare offerings that enable physical, mental, financial, social, and occupational wellbeing
• Supportive Parenting Policies: Family-friendly policies, including a generous global parental leave plan, designed to help you balance career and family life effectively
• Inclusive Work Environment: A collaborative workplacewhere all voices are valued, withEmployee Resource Groups that unite and empower our colleagues around the globe
• Dedication to Giving Back: Paid volunteer days, matched funding for donations and ample opportunities to volunteer in your community

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.

Fitch is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluatequalified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.