Director, Investment Grade Banker Coverage — Growth

Fitch Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

Fitch Ratings in New York seeks a Director for Investment Grade Banker Coverage to lead relationships with IG banking professionals within the BRM team. You will drive new ratings mandates and revenue opportunities while collaborating with colleagues across major regions to align firm messaging and strategic outreach.

The role emphasizes researching Fitch’s differentiators, building pitch books, and tailoring content for sectors or clients to win meetings and campaigns.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7+ years’ experience in Investment Grade DCM or Syndicate from a bulge bracket bank.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Strong network with senior IG DCM/Syndicate professionals.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance relationships with senior IG DCM/Syndicate/Capital Market professionals to generate new ratings mandates and revenue opportunities.
• Liaise with BRM colleagues in New York, San Francisco, Chicago, EMEA, and Asia to coordinate messaging and target lists.
• Conduct research, development, preparation, and presentation of marketing messages highlighting Fitch differentiators.
• Develop pitch books, marketing case studies, and content for meetings.
• Create, coordinate, and implement outreach plans.

Skills

Investment Grade DCM

Syndicate

Relationship building

Senior stakeholder management

Job description

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Business Relationship Management - Investment Grade Banker Coverage, Director

Requisition ID: 50031

Business Unit: Fitch Ratings

Category: Business Development & Sales

Location:

New York, NY, US

Date Posted: Sep 23, 2026

Director - Investment Grade Banker Coverage (Corporates, Business and Relationship Management)

Location: New York

Position Overview: Fitch Ratings currently seeks a Director with Investment Grade experience to join our Corporates, Business and Relationship Management (BRM) team in New York. As part of the Banker and Private Equity Marketing team within BRM, the candidate will work closely with a senior team of experienced Investment Grade and industry-focused professionals. The role will have responsibility for developing and maintaining relationships, primarily with Investment Grade Banking professionals, and then any broader relationships the candidate may have with Bankers, Borrowers/Issuers, and Investors.

What We Offer:

• An open culture where employees can exchange ideas and perspectives, irrespective of their seniority.
• A diverse and inclusive environment where employees can be their true selves.
• Opportunities to connect with others through Fitch’s Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).
• A chance to innovate and influence decision-making in a highly competitive market.

We’ll Count on You To:

• Develop and enhance relationships with senior IG DCM/Syndicate/Capital Market professionals to generate new ratings mandates and revenue opportunities.
• Liaise with other BRM colleagues in New York, San Francisco, Chicago, EMEA, and Asia to coordinate firm messaging, target lists, and assist in the development of relationships.
• Conduct research, development, preparation, and presentation of marketing messages to external parties, highlighting factors that differentiate Fitch and its published ratings and research.
• Develop pitch books, marketing case studies, and content tailored to specific sectors or verticals for upcoming or prospective meetings.
• Create, coordinate, and implement outreach plans.

What You Need to Have:

• Minimum of 7+ years’ experience in Investment Grade DCM or Syndicate from a bulge bracket bank.
• Ability to travel as required.

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.

Fitch Group is a global leader in financial information services with operations in more than 30 countries. Wholly owned by the Hearst Corporation, we are comprised of three main businesses: Fitch Ratings | Fitch Solutions | Fitch Learning.

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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 interests 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 Group 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.

Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $200,000 and $275,000. 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.