Associate Director of Structured Finance Business & Relationship Management

Fitch Ratings; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Associate Director of Structured Finance Business & Relationship Management. This role offers the opportunity to manage key relationships in the ABS market while contributing to business development and strategic insights. You'll work in a hybrid environment, collaborating with dynamic teams to create impactful marketing materials and engage with industry leaders. With a strong commitment to employee development and a culture that values diversity and inclusion, this position is ideal for those looking to grow their careers in a supportive and innovative setting.

Benefits

Hybrid Work Environment

Dedicated trainings and mentorship programs

Retirement planning

Tuition reimbursement

Comprehensive healthcare offerings

Generous global parental leave plan

Paid volunteer days

Matched funding for donations

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant work experience in ABS or Structured Finance.
• Strong analytical skills for evaluating data effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop relationships with issuers and bankers.
• Prepare pitch books and marketing materials for business development.

Skills

Relationship Management

Business Development

Data Management

PowerPoint

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or economics

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

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Associate Director of Structured Finance Business & Relationship Management

Requisition ID: 48027

Business Unit: Fitch Ratings

Category: Business Development & Sales

Location:

New York, NY, US

Date Posted: Apr 30, 2025

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.

Explore a career at Fitch Ratings and you’ll join a collaborative network of curious minds. Here, our differences are our strengths - in life as well as our work. Together, we work with integrity and objectivity to provide clarity to the world’s financial markets. We pride ourselves on our ability to harness the ideas, expertise, and professionalism of our global workforce, which is integral to our continued success. The accessibility and depth of experience of our industry-leading analysts, combined with our broad sector credentials, allow us to help market participants make important credit decisions with confidence.

Fitch Ratings is currently seeking an Associate Director of Structured Finance Business & Relationship Management - US ABS based out of our New York office.

About the Team:

The US Asset-Backed Securities Business Relationship Management team focuses on building and maintaining relationships with issuers and bankers to expand our ABS business.

How You’ll Make an Impact:

• Relationship Management: Support the ABS business in managing and developing relationships with issuers and bankers.
• Business Development: Screen new business opportunities and generate engagement agreements from Salesforce.
• Data Management: Run pipeline and market share reports for strategic insights.
• Marketing and Materials: Research, develop, and prepare pitch books and marketing materials.
• Collaboration: Work with Marketing and Events teams on ABS events and research distributions.

You May be a Good Fit if:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or economics.
• At least 3-5 years of relevant work experience, with knowledge of ABS or Structured Finance.
• Strong PowerPoint and Excel skills.

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• Ability to analyze and evaluate data effectively for marketing purposes.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective relationship building.
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.

Why Choose Fitch:

• Hybrid Work Environment: 2 to 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: 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 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 evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.

FOR NEW YORK: Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $105,000 and $130,000 per year. Actual salaries will be determined on an individualized basis and may vary based on factors including but not limited to education, training, experience, past performance, and other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of Fitch’s total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, long-term incentives, and other benefits sponsored by Fitch.