Structured Finance - Structured Credit Alternative Products, Senior Director - Chicago

About the role

Fitch Ratings is seeking a Senior Director to join its Structured Credit Alternative Products group in their Chicago 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

• 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

Skills

• Exceptional analytical thinking
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Leadership and mentoring skills
• Clear communication skills
• Understanding of structured finance and CLOs
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
• 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
• Dedicated trainings, leadership development, and mentorship programs
• Retirement planning and tuition reimbursement programs
• Comprehensive healthcare offerings
• Family-friendly policies, including a generous global parental leave plan
• Employee Resource Groups that unite and empower our colleagues around the globe

Pay

Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $175,000 and $210,000. 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.