Director of Fund & Asset Rating Analytics

Fitch Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Tuition reimbursement

Comprehensive healthcare

Job summary

Fitch Ratings in New York is seeking a Director for its Funds & Asset Management group to lead credit analysis and research across fund ratings. You will develop financial models, review indentures and prospectuses, and present rating recommendations to committees in a collaborative, global team.

The role offers a hybrid work model with strong emphasis on professional development, industry engagement, and a path to influence decisions in the global financial markets.

Qualifications

• Experience in finance with exposure to funds, structured finance transactions, or debt underwriting is a plus.
• Academic track record to at least first university degree level in finance/economics/statistics/accounting/computer science.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Financial analysis

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, statistics, accounting, or computer science

Tools

SQL

VBA

Job description

Fitch Ratings in New York is seeking a Director for its Funds & Asset Management group to lead credit analysis and research across fund ratings. You will develop financial models, review indentures and prospectuses, and present rating recommendations to committees in a collaborative, global team.

The role offers a hybrid work model with strong emphasis on professional development, industry engagement, and a path to influence decisions in the global financial markets.