Structured Finance - Structured Credit Alternative Products, Director - New York
About the role
Fitch Ratings is seeking a Director to join its Structured Credit Alternative Products group in New York. The individual will focus on analyzing new transaction proposals that incorporate various types of securitization principals, 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, forming analytical views and recommendations, and presenting these to rating committees
- Contribute to the development of rating criteria, forming 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
- 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
Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
Benefits
Fitch offers a hybrid work environment, dedicated trainings, leadership development and mentorship programs, retirement planning and tuition reimbursement programs, comprehensive healthcare offerings, and family-friendly policies.
Pay
Expected base pay rates for the role are between $140,000 and $180,000 per year. Actual salaries will be determined on an individual basis and may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, past performance, and other job-related considerations.
Schedule
A hybrid schedule is required, with 3 days a week in the office based on your line of business and location.