Director, Middle Market Credit & Research

Hearst Corporation; Chicago (IL); Hybride; USD 150 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Fitch US Corporates is seeking a Director in the Middle Market/Private Debt team, based in New York, Chicago, or Toronto. The role focuses on expanding Fitch's research on middle market lending and private debt, with emphasis on producing timely, insightful credit analyses for institutional investors and private equity sponsors.

You will manage junior staff, analyze quantitative and qualitative factors, and present findings to investors while collaborating with cross-functional teams to advance

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Expertise in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to shift fluidly between multiple projects as priorities change.
• Employee management experience a plus.
• CFA and/or MBA a plus.

Responsabilités

• Further build out Fitch's existing suite of research on Middle Market/Private Debt topics for institutional investors and funds.
• Perform data analysis of key quantitative and qualitative factors influencing borrowers' credit profiles.
• Manage junior staff on a project-by-project basis to grow the research portfolio.
• Communicate findings to investors and sell-side counterparts to grow Fitch's brand and generate new topics.

Connaissances

Excel proficiency

Financial analysis

Stakeholder communication

Leadership experience

Capital markets understanding

MBA/CFA a plus

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Outils

Excel

Description du poste

Fitch US Corporates is seeking a Director in the Middle Market/Private Debt team, based in New York, Chicago, or Toronto. The role focuses on expanding Fitch's research on middle market lending and private debt, with emphasis on producing timely, insightful credit analyses for institutional investors and private equity sponsors.

You will manage junior staff, analyze quantitative and qualitative factors, and present findings to investors while collaborating with cross-functional teams to advance