Structured Finance - Structured Credit & CLOs, Director - New York

Fitch Ratings; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Learning & development programs

Tuition reimbursement

Comprehensive healthcare offerings

Parental leave

Job summary

Fitch Ratings is seeking a Director for the Structured Credit & CLOs group in our New York office. The role involves leading the analysis of new and existing ratings, evaluating transaction documents, and presenting rating conclusions to senior committees.

You will mentor junior staff, oversee publication of research, and contribute to firm-wide rating actions. Strong leadership, quantitative training, and MS Office proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a quantitative discipline.
• Eight+ years of experience with leadership in structured finance.
• Strong analytical thinking, intellectual curiosity, and attention to detail.
• Ability to listen and incorporate others’ perspectives in a consensus-driven setting.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Lead the analysis of new and existing ratings using proprietary models.
• Assess transaction documents with a focus on identifying and mitigating credit risks.
• Prepare, present, and defend rating conclusions to senior credit committees.
• Oversee the drafting of rating action commentary reports to communicate decisions to market participants.
• Drive the development and publication of recurring and special research publications.
• Mentor and develop junior staff, promoting learning and development.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Capital markets

MS Office

Communication

Education

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

Tools

Programming languages

Job description

Fitch Ratings is seeking a Director to join the Structured Credit & CLOs group in our New York office.

About The Team

• A collaborative, team-oriented work environment where excellent communication skills are essential
• An opportunity to lead and manage a team of analysts at a global rating agency
• A strategic role that influences debt capital markets by delivering timely, insightful, and forward-looking rating actions and research

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Lead the analysis of new and existing ratings using proprietary models
• Assess transaction documents with a focus on identifying and mitigating credit risks
• Prepare, present, and defend rating conclusions to senior credit committees
• Oversee the drafting of rating action commentary reports to clearly communicate 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

You May Be a Good Fit If

• You hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a quantitative discipline (finance, accounting, economics, engineering, etc.)
• You have at least eight years of experience, preferably in the structured finance industry, with a proven track record of leadership
• You possess strong analytical thinking, intellectual curiosity, and attention to detail
• You have the ability to listen and incorporate others’ perspectives in a consensus-driven setting
• You demonstrate a high level of personal responsibility, initiative, and self-management
• You have a deep interest in capital markets and structured finance
• You are proficient with the Microsoft Office suite

What Would Make You Stand Out

• Advanced knowledge of programming languages is a plus
• Exceptional ability to convey complex subjects clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence teams and stakeholders

Why Choose Fitch

• Hybrid Work Environment: 3 days a week in office required based on your line of business and location
• A Culture of Learning & Mobility: Dedicated trainings, leadership development and mentorship programs designed to ensure that your time at Fitch will be a continuous learning opportunity
• Investing in Your Future: Retirement planning and tuition reimbursement programs that empower you to achieve your short and long-term goals
• Promoting Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive healthcare offerings that enable physical, mental, financial, social, and occupational wellbeing
• Supportive Parenting Policies: Family-friendly policies, including a generous global parental leave plan, designed to help you balance career and family life effectively
• Inclusive Work Environment: A collaborative workplace where all voices are valued, with Employee Resource Groups that unite and empower our colleagues around the globe

Fitch is committed to providing global securities markets with objective, timely, independent and forward-looking credit opinions. To protect Fitch’s credibility and reputation, our employees must take every precaution to avoid conflicts of interest or any appearance of a conflict of interest. Should you be successful in the recruitment process at Fitch Ratings you will be asked to declare any securities holdings and other potential conflicts prior to commencing employment. If you, or your immediate family, have any holdings that may conflict with your work responsibilities, you may be asked to divest yourself of them before beginning work.

Fitch is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affimative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.

FOR NEW YORK: Expected base pay rates for the role are between $140,000 and $180,000 per year. Actual salaries will be determined on an individual basis and may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, past performance, and other job-related considerations. Base pay is one component of Fitch’s total compensation package, which may also include commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, long-term incentives, and other benefits sponsored by Fitch, depending on the position.