Director Structured Credit & CLOs — Lead & Mentor (Hybrid)

Financeroles; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan

Healthcare benefits

Parental leave

Employee resource groups

Job summary

Fitch Ratings in Chicago seeks a Director to join the Structured Credit & CLOs group. You will lead analysis of new and existing ratings, mentor analysts, and defend rating conclusions to senior committees.

Responsibilities include reviewing transaction documents, drafting commentary, and contributing to publications. A hybrid work model and opportunities for visibility in the global markets are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a quantitative discipline (finance, accounting, economics, engineering, etc.).
• At least eight years of experience, preferably in structured finance, with leadership experience.
• Strong analytical thinking, intellectual curiosity, and attention to detail.
• Ability to listen and incorporate others’ perspectives in a consensus‑driven setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the analysis of new and existing ratings using proprietary models.
• Assess transaction documents focusing 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 the 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

Consensus-driven

Attention to detail

Self-management

Capital markets interest

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Fitch Ratings in Chicago seeks a Director to join the Structured Credit & CLOs group. You will lead analysis of new and existing ratings, mentor analysts, and defend rating conclusions to senior committees.

Responsibilities include reviewing transaction documents, drafting commentary, and contributing to publications. A hybrid work model and opportunities for visibility in the global markets are offered.