Director, Structured Credit & CLOs — Hybrid Leadership

Fitch Ratings, Inc.; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Leadership development

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement planning

Healthcare offerings

Parental leave

Employee resource groups

Job summary

Fitch Ratings, Inc. in Austin seeks a Director to join the Structured Credit & CLOs group. You will lead rating analyses, assess credit risks, and present conclusions to senior committees while mentoring junior staff in a collaborative, global rating agency.

Hybrid work in Austin offers visibility in debt markets and opportunities to influence research and ratings. The role requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s in a quantitative field and at least eight years of leadership experience in structured

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a quantitative field (finance, economics, engineering, etc.).
• Eight+ years of experience, preferably in structured finance, with a proven 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.

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 communicating rating decisions to market participants.
• Drive development and publication of recurring and special research publications.
• Mentor and develop junior staff, promoting learning and development.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Team Mentoring

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Fitch Ratings, Inc. in Austin seeks a Director to join the Structured Credit & CLOs group. You will lead rating analyses, assess credit risks, and present conclusions to senior committees while mentoring junior staff in a collaborative, global rating agency.

Hybrid work in Austin offers visibility in debt markets and opportunities to influence research and ratings. The role requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s in a quantitative field and at least eight years of leadership experience in structured