Structured Finance - Structured Credit Alternative Products, Associate Director - Austin

About the role

Fitch Ratings is seeking an Associate Director to join its Structured Credit Alternative Products group in their Austin office. The individual will focus on new transaction proposals that incorporate securitization principals of various types of rated note feeders, synthetic risk transfers, structured credit loan facilities, CLO lite structures, and other private credit transactions backed by debt.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Analyze critical credit, legal, and structural elements of transaction proposals
• Act as primary or secondary analyst for transaction ratings in a highly dynamic sector
• Form analytical views and recommendations, present to rating committees, and defend credit views in discussions with issuers and investors
• Contribute to the development of rating criteria, form recommendations to bolster analysis, and iteratively improve existing frameworks
• Lead and/or support sector trend research reports and projects

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 4 years of experience in the financial industry, preferably but not necessarily related to Structured Credit, Structured Finance, Fund Finance or Corporate Direct Lending
• You possess strong analytical thinking, intellectual curiosity, and attention to detail
• You demonstrate a high level of personal responsibility, initiative, and self-management
• You are proficient with the Microsoft Office suite; knowledge of programming languages is a plus but not required

What Would Make You Stand Out

• Ability to convey complex subjects clearly and concisely
• Open-mindedness and ability to understand alternative viewpoints
• Demonstrated competency in credit analysis
• Proficiency with rating agency methodologies and experience assessing credit risk

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