Associate Director, Structured Credit & CLOs – Chicago, IL

Job Description:

Fitch Ratings is seeking an Associate Director to join its Structured Credit group based out of our Chicago office location.

About the Team:

•  A collaborative, team-oriented work environment where excellent communication skills are essential.
• An opportunity to be a lead coverage analyst at a global rating agency.
• A role that aids debt capital markets in making more informed decisions through timely, insightful, and forward-looking rating actions and research.

How You’ll Make an Impact:

• Analyze new ratings on Collateralized Loan Obligations (CLOs) using proprietary models.
• Analyze transaction documents focusing on identifying credit risks.
• Prepare and present rating conclusions to the credit committee.
• Draft commentary reports on rating actions to inform market participants.
• Participate as a credit committee member for rating assignments in the Structured Credit sector.
• Contribute to regular and special research publications.

You May be a Good Fit if:

• You hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a quantitative discipline such as finance, accounting, or economic
• You have at least 4 years of experience in the financial industry, preferably with a focus on CLOs or Structured Finance.
• You possess strong analytical thinking, a deep intellectual curiosity, and meticulous attention to detail.
• You possess the ability to listen actively and integrate others’ perspectives in a consensus-driven environment.
• You demonstrate a high level of personal responsibility, initiative, and self-management.
• You have a keen interest in capital markets and structured finance.
• You are proficient with the Microsoft Office suite.

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• Knowledge of programming languages is a plus but not required.
• Ability to convey complex subjects clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing.

Why Choose Fitch

• Hybrid Work Environment: 2 to 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
• Dedication to Giving Back: Paid volunteer days, matched funding for donations and ample opportunities to volunteer in your community