Associate Director / Director, Fund Finance, Singapore | Singapore, SG

Fitch Group; Singapore; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Associate Director or Director in Fund Finance, where you'll leverage your financial expertise to analyze credit quality and develop innovative methodologies. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage with a diverse team in a hybrid work environment, providing essential insights into the asset management sector. With a strong focus on professional growth, you'll benefit from comprehensive training and mentorship programs. If you're passionate about finance and eager to make a significant impact in a leading organization, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Hybrid Work Environment

Tuition Reimbursement

Comprehensive Healthcare

Family-Friendly Policies

Paid Volunteer Days

Qualifications

• Solid experience in finance with exposure to funds or structured finance.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Analyze factors influencing credit quality of funds and structured transactions.
• Lead due diligence review meetings with fund managers.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Excel Proficiency

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics, Accounting, or Computer Science

Tools

SQL

VBA

Job description

Fitch Ratings is currently seeking an Associate Director/ Director level - Fund Finance - Singapore or Hong Kong.

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.

Becoming a member of our Fitch Ratings Asia Pacific team places you at the heart of a best-in-class organization, recognized by InsuranceAsia, FinanceAsia and Corporate Treasurer for its excellence and leadership in the credit rating industry. Our accolades and awards in the region are a testament to our commitment to quality and innovation. As one of our colleagues, you'll engage with a diverse and dynamic community, gaining valuable experience and opportunities for growth in one of the world's largest financial markets.

About the Team

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 private equity fund finance and securitizations, leveraged closed end funds (CEFs), money market funds (MMFs), bonds funds, exchange traded funds (ETFs), local government investment pools (LGIPs), and asset managers.

How You'll Make an Impact:

• Analyze quantitative and qualitative factors influencing the credit quality of funds and structured transactions, including portfolio analysis
• Lead on-site due diligence review meetings with fund managers
• Develop new methodologies for rating funds and structures based on market demand
• Author research on relevant trends affecting the sectors the group covers
• Review legal documentation for transactions, including indentures, prospectuses, etc.
• Develop financial models and databases
• Present rating recommendations to committees
• Mentor, develop, and direct the group's team members
• Participate in industry events and interact with investors, bankers, fund managers, and other market participants

You May be a Good Fit if:

• Solid experience in finance, with exposure to funds, structured finance transactions, or debt underwriting or lending a plus; the position level will be based on the candidate's experience
• Sound academic track record to at least first university degree level, preferably in finance, economics, statistics, accounting, or computer science
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• Experience with fund finance, including subscription facilities or NAV loans; or experience with structured finance or lending
• Knowledge of SQL, VBA, and/or other programming languages
• Demonstrated track record of initiative and achievement
• Working proficiency in English and Mandarin

Why Choose Fitch:

• Hybrid Work Environment: 3 days a week in office required based on your line of business and location
• 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: 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 workplace where all voices are valued, with Employee 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.

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