Director / Senior Director, Credit Commentary & Research - Cross-sector / Macro-Credit Research

Fitch Group • Chicago, IL

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Fitch Ratings is a leading global credit ratings agency with over 100 years of experience in providing credit analysis, ratings, research, and commentary to financial market participants. As part of Fitch Group, a global leader in financial information services, Fitch Ratings operates in more than 30 countries. The company emphasizes an open culture, diversity, and employee support through initiatives like Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). Fitch is committed to innovation and driving value for customers through timely insights and rigorous analysis. This role is for a Director or Senior Director within the Credit Commentary & Research (CCR) team, a global cross-sector credit research group responsible for macro-credit research, thematic reports, and the Fitch Wire product. The CCR team is part of Fitch Ratings’ Risk department and collaborates closely with ratings analysts.

Requirements

• Deep analytical experience with a ratings agency, research firm, sell-side or buy-side investment firm.
• Versatile research analyst with top-down, cross-sector publication experience.
• Track record of driving research outcomes, including idea generation and product innovation within the financial industry.
• Ability to build relationships and work collaboratively in a consensus culture.
• Ability to think laterally and work as a cross-sector/cross-geography analyst.
• Analytical economics experience.

Nice To Haves

• A deep and diverse track record of publishing financial/credit research demonstrating high sectoral versatility and macro knowledge.
• Passion for financial research (including sell-side, buy-side, ratings agency, independent research firm) with a strong interest in research innovation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including demonstrated ability to participate in external outreach via webinars, podcasts, or other media.
• Samples of past research/analysis with examples of driving a new research product from idea to execution.

Responsibilities

• Drive macro-credit/cross-sector research and Fitch Wire commentary, ensuring delivery against objectives and alignment with strategic priorities.
• Oversee product innovation and quality control for research output.
• Identify key credit themes/risks and execute research projects independently and through direction.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders.
• Coordinate with other CCR team members to develop and drive research themes within the company.
• Identify research gaps, especially for macro-credit themes requiring cross-group coordination.
• Drive new research product innovations based on stakeholder feedback.
• Author 90 Fitch Wires and 9 longer research reports on major credit themes in collaboration with ratings analysts.

Benefits

• Hybrid Work Environment: 2 to 3 days a week in office required.
• A Culture of Learning & Mobility: Dedicated trainings, leadership development and mentorship programs.
• Investing in Your Future: Retirement planning and tuition reimbursement programs.
• Promoting Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive healthcare offerings.
• Supportive Parenting Policies: Family-friendly policies, including a generous global parental leave plan.
• Inclusive Work Environment: Collaborative workplace with Employee Resource Groups.
• Dedication to Giving Back: Paid volunteer days, matched funding for donations and opportunities to volunteer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed