Structured Finance - Structured Credit & CLOs, Associate Director - Austin

About the role

Fitch Ratings is seeking an Associate Director to join its Structured Credit & CLOs group in their Austin office. The position involves analyzing ratings on Collateralized Loan Obligations (CLOs) using proprietary models, preparing and presenting rating conclusions to a credit committee, drafting rating action commentary reports, and contributing to recurring and special research publications.

Responsibilities

• Analyze ratings on Collateralized Loan Obligations (CLOs) using proprietary models
• Prepare and present rating conclusions to a credit committee
• Draft rating action commentary reports to communicate rating decisions to market participants
• Contribute to recurring and special research publications

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in a quantitative discipline (finance, accounting, economics, etc.)
• At least four years of experience in the financial industry, with a preference for experience related to CLOs or Structured Finance
• Strong analytical thinking, intellectual curiosity, and attention to detail
• High level of personal responsibility, initiative, and self-management
• Ability to communicate complex subjects accurately and succinctly
• Interest in capital markets and structured finance
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite; knowledge of programming languages is a plus but not required

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Personal responsibility and initiative
• Clear communication of complex subjects
• Open-mindedness and understanding of alternative viewpoints
• Interest in structured finance and CLOs

Skills

• Strong analytical skills
• Effective communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Intellectual curiosity

Benefits

• Hybrid work environment: 3 days a week in office required based on your line of business and location
• Evaluation and development programs
• Retirement planning and tuition reimbursement programs
• Comprehensive healthcare offerings
• Family-friendly policies, including a generous global parental leave plan
• Employee resource groups
• Paid volunteer days and matched funding for donations

Pay

Details TBD

Schedule

Details TBD