North America Insurance, Senior Director- New York
About The Position
Fitch Ratings is seeking a senior credit analyst to join its North American Insurance team, supporting Property & Casualty (P&C) coverage. The role calls for strong credit analytical skills, industry expertise, and the ability to provide analytical leadership as a senior member of the team. The North American Insurance group provides public and private ratings of insurers across the United States, Canada, and Bermuda. The position includes managing and mentoring junior analysts, contributing to ratings and committee processes, and leading primary coverage of selected high-profile issuers. The Senior Director will also contribute to sector commentary and topical research, interact with investors, bankers, brokers, regulators, the media, and rated insurers, and represent Fitch in external engagements. The role is based in Chicago or New York, with some travel required. Fitch describes its environment as team-oriented and values leadership, communication, productivity, and a results-oriented approach.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- 10+ years of relevant industry experience in property/casualty, life, or financial institutions.
- Management skills that motivate a team and achieve improvements.
- Strong analytical, quantitative, and organizational skills.
- A strong record of leadership and the ability to engage proactively and successfully with stakeholders inside and outside the organization.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to shift fluidly between multiple projects as priorities change.
- Ability to excel in a team-oriented environment.
Nice To Haves
- CFA, CPA, MBA, or another advanced degree.
- A solid understanding of and keen interest in the property and casualty sector.
- Professional experience in capital markets and/or credit analysis.
- A strong reputation and regard among industry peers.
Responsibilities
- Help manage the team and contribute to strategies that support key goals.
- Identify challenges and lead with a solutions-driven mindset.
- Mentor junior analysts and support talent development.
- Contribute to ratings work and the committee process.
- Lead primary coverage of selected high-profile property and casualty companies.
- Contribute to insurance industry research, sector commentary, and topical research.
- Build Fitch’s analytical reputation through issuer and banker meetings, presentations, webinars, investor engagement, and media outreach.
- Represent Fitch compellingly and persuasively.
- Interact with investors, bankers, brokers, regulators, media, and rated insurers.
Benefits
- The position may include discretionary bonuses, long-term incentives, and other benefits sponsored by Fitch, depending on the position.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
