Senior Director, Funds & Asset Management

Hearst Corporation; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 215,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work up to 2 days/week

Career development in a growing sector

Challenging, collaborative environment

Job summary

Fitch Ratings' Funds & Asset Management group in New York seeks a Senior Director to lead the team's coverage across NA, EMEA and APAC, shaping rating methodologies, models and research for funds, CEFS, MMFs and ETFs.

The role offers a flexible environment with remote work up to two days per week, and opportunities to develop leadership and engage with investors and fund managers at industry events.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in credit analysis, with exposure to funds or structured finance a plus.
• Proven experience managing teams and delivering multi-stakeholder complex projects.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Academic track record to at least a bachelor-level degree in finance, economics, statistics, accounting or CS.

Responsibilities

• Set strategic direction for the team and drive execution of key initiatives, including development of new rating methodologies, models and research.
• Lead, mentor and develop team members, and support the group's growth.
• Build and maintain senior relationships with investors, bankers and fund managers; represent Fitch at industry events and webinars.
• Evaluate complex transactions involving funds and structured products, integrating modelling, analysis and legal review.
• Lead due diligence meetings with fund managers and lenders.
• Produce research on trends and developments across covered sectors.
• Chair rating committees and provide analytical guidance.

Skills

Credit analysis

Team leadership

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Financial expertise

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or related field

Job description

Fitch Ratings' Funds & Asset Management group in New York seeks a Senior Director to lead the team's coverage across NA, EMEA and APAC, shaping rating methodologies, models and research for funds, CEFS, MMFs and ETFs.

The role offers a flexible environment with remote work up to two days per week, and opportunities to develop leadership and engage with investors and fund managers at industry events.