Strategic Associate Director, Funds & Asset Management

Fitch Ratings; Chicago (IL); In loco; USD 115.000 - 130.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Fitch Ratings seeks an Associate Director for its Funds & Asset Management group in Chicago. You will analyze funds and structured transactions, lead due diligence meetings, and help develop rating methodologies for market demand.

The role requires 4+ years in finance with funds experience, a bachelor’s degree, strong Excel and communication skills, and familiarity with SQL/VBA. You will mentor the team and engage with investors and industry peers as part of Fitch’s global market insights.

Competenze

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

Mansioni

• Analyze quantitative and qualitative factors influencing the credit quality of funds and structured transactions.
• Lead on-site due diligence review meetings with fund managers.
• Develop new methodologies for rating funds and structures based on market demand.
• Author research on trends affecting the sectors the group covers.
• Review legal documentation for transactions, including indentures and prospectuses.
• Develop financial models and databases.
• Present rating recommendations to committees.
• Mentor, develop, and direct the group’s team members.
• Participate in industry events and interact with investors, bankers, fund managers, and other market participants.

Conoscenze

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

SQL

VBA

Formazione

Bachelor's degree

Strumenti

SQL

VBA

Descrizione del lavoro

Fitch Ratings seeks an Associate Director for its Funds & Asset Management group in Chicago. You will analyze funds and structured transactions, lead due diligence meetings, and help develop rating methodologies for market demand.

The role requires 4+ years in finance with funds experience, a bachelor’s degree, strong Excel and communication skills, and familiarity with SQL/VBA. You will mentor the team and engage with investors and industry peers as part of Fitch’s global market insights.