Managing Director - Head of U.S. Leveraged Finance

Role Overview

This role is a senior analytical and market-facing position focused on leveraged finance issuers across broadly syndicated loans (BSL), high yield bonds, and private credit.

The Head of U.S. Leveraged Finance will act as a key thought partner to our analytical ratings teams, contributing deep credit expertise and judgment on complex and highly leveraged issuers. The role involves close collaboration with analysts to help shape credit views, particularly on more challenging credits and leveraged finance structures, while serving as a senior and visible representative of Fitch to issuers, bankers, private equity sponsors, and other market participants.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10–15 years of relevant experience in leveraged finance, corporate credit analysis, capital markets, or related credit-focused roles.
• Deep understanding of leveraged capital structures, documentation, cash flow analysis, and recovery considerations.
• Experience analyzing or advising on distressed credits, restructurings, and downside scenarios.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain nuanced credit issues to both internal and external audiences.
• Strong judgment, collaborative mindset, and comfort operating in a senior, highly visible role.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, market-driven environment.

What We Offer

• A senior, high-impact role within a globally recognized credit rating agency.
• The opportunity to shape leveraged finance credit perspectives and market dialogue and rating outcomes.
• A highly visible platform for engagement with issuers, sponsors, and market participants.
• The opportunity to mentor and influence the next generation of leveraged finance credit professionals.