Director, Structured Credit & CLOs — Austin (Hybrid)

Fitch Group; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Learning & mobility programs

Retirement planning

Tuition reimbursement

Healthcare offerings

Parental leave

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

Fitch Ratings in Austin seeks a Director to lead the Structured Credit & CLOs group. You will oversee ratings analyses, interact with senior committees, and mentor analysts in a global rating environment.

The role requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s in a quantitative field, at least eight years in structured finance, and strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills. Proficiency with MS Office is expected; programming knowledge is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a quantitative discipline (finance, economics, engineering, etc.).
• At least eight years of experience, preferably in structured finance, with a leadership track record.
• Strong analytical thinking, intellectual curiosity, and attention to detail.
• Ability to listen and incorporate others’ perspectives in a consensus-driven setting.
• High level of personal responsibility, initiative, and self-management.
• Deep interest in capital markets and structured finance.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Lead the analysis of new and existing ratings using proprietary models.
• Assess transaction documents with a focus on identifying and mitigating credit risks.
• Prepare, present, and defend rating conclusions to senior credit committees.
• Oversee the drafting of rating action commentary reports to communicate rating decisions.
• Drive development and publication of recurring and special research publications.
• Mentor and develop junior staff, promoting a culture of learning and development.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Consensus building

Self-management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in a quantitative discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Fitch Ratings in Austin seeks a Director to lead the Structured Credit & CLOs group. You will oversee ratings analyses, interact with senior committees, and mentor analysts in a global rating environment.

The role requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s in a quantitative field, at least eight years in structured finance, and strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills. Proficiency with MS Office is expected; programming knowledge is a plus.