Fund Finance & Asset Management Lead

Fitch Group, Inc., Fitch Ratings, Inc., Fitch Solutions Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Fitch Ratings, Inc. in Chicago is seeking an Associate Director for Fund Finance within Funds & Asset Management. You will analyze fund and structured transactions, lead on-site due diligence, and develop rating methodologies, supporting research and client interactions across markets.

The role requires 4+ years in finance with funds exposure, strong Excel and communication skills, and the ability to mentor a team while engaging with investors and industry participants.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in finance with funds or structured finance exposure.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, statistics, accounting, or CS.
• Strong analytical skills and Excel proficiency.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Analyze quantitative and qualitative factors influencing credit quality of funds.
• Lead on-site due diligence reviews with fund managers.
• Develop methodologies for rating funds and structures.
• Author research on sector trends.
• Review legal docs like indentures and prospectuses.
• Develop financial models and databases.
• Present rating recommendations to committees.
• Mentor and direct team members.
• Engage with investors and market participants at events.

Skills

Financial analysis

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Mentoring

Industry knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance/economics

Tools

SQL

VBA

Excel

Job description

Fitch Ratings, Inc. in Chicago is seeking an Associate Director for Fund Finance within Funds & Asset Management. You will analyze fund and structured transactions, lead on-site due diligence, and develop rating methodologies, supporting research and client interactions across markets.

The role requires 4+ years in finance with funds exposure, strong Excel and communication skills, and the ability to mentor a team while engaging with investors and industry participants.