Structured Finance - Structured Credit Alternative Products, Director - Chicago

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• Hold a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in a quantitative discipline such as finance, accounting, or economics
• Have at least 8 years of experience in the financial industry, preferably but not necessarily related to Structured Credit, Structured Finance, Fund Finance, or Corporate Direct Lending
• Possess strong analytical thinking, intellectual curiosity, and attention to detail
• Demonstrate a high level of personal responsibility, initiative, and self-management
• Be proficient with the Microsoft Office suite; knowledge of programming languages is a plus but not required

Qualifications

• You may be a good fit if you have a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in a quantitative discipline such as finance, accounting, or economics
• You have at least 8 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

Skills

• 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

Benefits

• 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 continuous learning
• 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

Pay

Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $125,000 and $170,000. Actual salaries will be determined on an individualized basis and may vary based on factors including but not limited to education, training, experience, past performance, and other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of Fitch’s total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, long-term incentives, and other benefits sponsored by Fitch.

Schedule

Hybrid Work Environment: 3 days a week in office required based on your line of business and location