Structured Finance - Asset-Backed Securities (Oil & Gas), Director - Chicago

Fitch Group•Chicago, IL

9d•$150,000 - $170,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Fitch Ratings is seeking a Director to join its Asset-Backed Securities (ABS) Oil and Gas group in its Chicago 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 join a growing team focused on ABS Oil and Gas. Successful candidates should demonstrate the ability to develop credit views, possess experience analyzing performance trends, and have 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