Structured Finance - Asset-Backed Securities (Oil & Gas), Director - New York
About The Position
Fitch Ratings is seeking a Director to join its Asset-Backed Securities (ABS) Oil and Gas group in its New York office. This position offers opportunities to deepen credit understanding across ABS by monitoring macro trends and their impact on pool and ABS rating performance. The credit analyst will be part of a growing team focused on ABS Oil and Gas. Successful candidates should be able to develop credit views, analyze performance trends, and possess strong communication skills (written and verbal). The team is dedicated to producing timely, insightful, and forward-looking credit analysis and research that informs the debt capital markets, while also providing opportunities to develop presence in the ABS market and broaden knowledge across different sectors, structures, and markets.
Requirements
- BA/BS degree
- At least 8 years of relevant work experience (excluding internships) in the Oil and Gas Sector
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Comfortable analyzing large datasets and deriving meaningful conclusions
- Enjoy working collaboratively and have strong interpersonal skills
- Good understanding of finance fundamentals and current economic conditions
- Eager to learn new concepts, ask questions, and grow expertise
Nice To Haves
- Direct experience with ABS credit or structured finance is a plus, but not required
- Thoughtful perspectives on economic trends and their impact on consumer credit performance
- Passion for analysis, attention to detail, and a desire to build a career in credit research and ratings
Responsibilities
- Analyze key credit, legal, and structural aspects of ABS Oil and Gas transactions
- Support rating workflows by assisting in the analysis and monitoring of a portfolio of ABS Oil and Gas transactions
- Utilize cashflow models to help form opinions on future performance
- Stay up to date on sector trends and communicate your findings effectively within the team and to external stakeholders
- Contribute to research reports and special projects focused on sector trends
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 that enable physical, mental, financial, social, and occupational wellbeing
- Family-friendly policies, including a generous global parental leave plan
- Collaborative workplace where all voices are valued, with Employee Resource Groups
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
