Senior Director, Structured Credit & CLOs

Fitch Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Training & mentorship

Retirement planning

Health care benefits

Parental leave

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

Fitch Ratings, a leading global credit ratings agency, seeks a Senior Director for the Structured Credit & CLOs group in New York. You will lead a team of analysts, oversee ratings analysis of structured transactions, and contribute to methodologies that inform market participants and rating decisions.

The role emphasizes leadership, mentorship, and cross-functional collaboration across a global organization with opportunities for visibility in the capital markets and engagement with senior

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a quantitative discipline such as finance, accounting, or economics.
• At least 10 years of experience in the financial industry, with significant exposure to CLOs and/or Structured Finance.
• Strong analytical thinking, intellectual curiosity, and meticulous attention to detail.
• Demonstrated leadership, initiative, and ability to manage projects and teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for internal and external audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee a team of analysts in the ratings analysis on structured credit transactions using proprietary models.
• Serve as Chair or senior member for credit committees, guiding rating decisions and outcomes.
• Author and review complex commentary and research reports to inform market participants and set industry standards.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of rating methodologies and analytical frameworks.
• Represent Fitch at external events, conferences, and with market participants as a senior spokesperson.
• Mentor and train junior analysts, fostering a culture of excellence and development.
• Collaborate with senior management to set strategic direction for the Structured Credit group.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Analytical thinking

Self-management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a quantitative discipline such as finance, accounting, or economics

Tools

Microsoft Office

Programming languages (plus)

Job description

Fitch Ratings, a leading global credit ratings agency, seeks a Senior Director for the Structured Credit & CLOs group in New York. You will lead a team of analysts, oversee ratings analysis of structured transactions, and contribute to methodologies that inform market participants and rating decisions.

The role emphasizes leadership, mentorship, and cross-functional collaboration across a global organization with opportunities for visibility in the capital markets and engagement with senior