ABS Credit Director — Lead Rating & Strategy

Fitch Group, Inc., Fitch Ratings, Inc., Fitch Solutions Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Dynamic team environment

Global perspectives in credit markets

Job summary

Fitch Ratings, a leader in credit ratings and research, is seeking an experienced Director for the Asset-Backed Securities (ABS) team in Chicago. This role demands leadership in credit analysis, managing teams, and developing credit views. Successful candidates will have a BA/BS degree and at least 7 years of relevant experience. The position offers the chance to influence credit markets and opportunities for professional growth. Join Fitch to contribute to impactful credit opinions in a diverse and dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years work experience with previous experience rating ABS transactions.
• Experience managing a team and ability to inspire.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a high productivity work-ethic.
• Ability to communicate credit views effectively and analyze large data sets.
• Strong understanding of credit fundamentals and current economic conditions.

Responsibilities

• Lead deal teams to analyze credit and structural elements of ABS transactions.
• Contribute to rating workflows and interact externally with investors and issuers.
• Implement credit tools and models to form analytical views.
• Stay abreast of sector trends and communicate insights.
• Assist in developing ratings criteria and recommendations.
• Lead sector trend research reports and projects.

Skills

Leadership

Credit analysis

Communication

Data analysis

Team management

Education

BA/BS degree

Job description

Fitch Ratings, a leader in credit ratings and research, is seeking an experienced Director for the Asset-Backed Securities (ABS) team in Chicago. This role demands leadership in credit analysis, managing teams, and developing credit views. Successful candidates will have a BA/BS degree and at least 7 years of relevant experience. The position offers the chance to influence credit markets and opportunities for professional growth. Join Fitch to contribute to impactful credit opinions in a diverse and dynamic team environment.