Director, Structured Finance, Asset-Backed Securities – New York, NY

Job Description:

Fitch Ratings is seeking an Analyst/Senior Analyst to join its Structured Credit group to join our New York office.

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 and existing ratings on Collateralized Loan Obligations (CLOs) using proprietary models, as part of the new rating or surveillance teams.
• Analyze transaction documents focusing on identifying credit risks.
• Prepare and present rating conclusions to a credit committee.
• Draft rating action commentary reports to communicate rating decisions to market participants.
• Participate as a credit committee member for rating actions in the Structured Credit sector.
• Contribute to recurring 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 economics.
• You have at least one to three years of experience in the financial sector, ideally with exposure to CLOs or Structured Finance.
• You possess strong critical thinking skills, 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 in the Microsoft Office suite

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• Knowledge of programming language 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.