Director, Structured Credit & CLOs — Lead & Influence Markets

Fitch Ratings, Inc.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Training & mentorship

Retirement plan

Healthcare

Parental leave

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Fitch Ratings in Chicago seeks a senior credit analyst to lead the analysis of new and existing ratings, assess transaction documents for credit risk, and defend rating conclusions to senior credit committees.

The role includes mentoring junior staff, drafting rating action commentary, and driving research publications, with a collaborative, global team and a hybrid in‑office work model.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a quantitative discipline (finance, accounting, economics, engineering, etc.).
• Minimum eight years of experience, preferably in structured finance, with leadership.
• Strong analytical thinking, intellectual curiosity, and attention to detail; ability to listen and incorporate perspectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead 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 drafting of rating action commentary reports to communicate decisions.
• Drive development and publication of recurring and special research publications.
• Mentor and develop junior staff, promoting learning and development.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Quantitative degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Fitch Ratings in Chicago seeks a senior credit analyst to lead the analysis of new and existing ratings, assess transaction documents for credit risk, and defend rating conclusions to senior credit committees.

The role includes mentoring junior staff, drafting rating action commentary, and driving research publications, with a collaborative, global team and a hybrid in‑office work model.