Structured Finance - Structured Credit Alternative Products, Senior Director - New York
About the role
Fitch Ratings is seeking a Senior Director to join its Structured Credit Alternative Products group in their New York office. The individual will focus on new transaction proposals that incorporate securitization principles 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.
Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee a team of analysts in the ratings analysis on structured credit transactions using proprietary models
- Serve as Chair or senior member for credit committees, guiding rating decisions and outcomes
- Author and review complex commentary and research reports to inform market participants and set industry standards
- Contribute to the development and enhancement of rating methodologies and analytical frameworks
- Represent Fitch at external events, conferences, and with market participants as a senior spokesperson
- Mentor and train junior analysts, fostering a culture of excellence and development
- Collaborate with senior management to set strategic direction for the Structured Credit group
Requirements
- You hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a quantitative discipline such as finance, accounting, or economics
- You have at least 10 years of experience in the financial industry, with significant exposure to CLOs and/or Structured Finance
- You possess exceptional analytical thinking, intellectual curiosity, and meticulous attention to detail
- You demonstrate high levels of leadership, personal responsibility, initiative, and self-management
- You can communicate complex subjects accurately and succinctly, both internally and externally
- You have a strong interest in capital markets and structured finance
- You are proficient with the Microsoft Office suite; familiarity with programming languages is a plus
- You have demonstrated experience managing projects and leading teams
Qualifications
- You hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a quantitative discipline such as finance, accounting, or economics
- You have at least 10 years of experience in the financial industry, with significant exposure to CLOs and/or Structured Finance
- You possess exceptional analytical thinking, intellectual curiosity, and meticulous attention to detail
- You demonstrate high levels of leadership, personal responsibility, initiative, and self-management
- You can communicate complex subjects accurately and succinctly, both internally and externally
- You have a strong interest in capital markets and structured finance
- You are proficient with the Microsoft Office suite; familiarity with programming languages is a plus
- You have demonstrated experience managing projects and leading teams
Skills
- Strategic vision and ability to drive analytical and business outcomes
- Strong leadership skills and a track record of developing talent
- Ability to convey complex subjects clearly and concisely to a range of audiences
- Open-mindedness and ability to understand alternative viewpoints
- Strong reputation and relationships within the structured finance and CLO industry
- Experience in methodological development and implementation
Benefits
- Hybrid Work Environment: 3 days a week in office required based on your line of business and location
- Evaluation of qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law
- Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer
Pay
Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $190,000 and $225,000. 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