Structured Finance - Structured Credit Alternative Products, Director - New York
About The Position
Fitch Ratings is seeking a Director to join its Structured Credit Alternative Products group in its New York office. The individual will focus on new transaction proposals that incorporate securitization principals of various types of rated note feeders, synthetic risk transfers, structured credit loan facilities, CLO lite structures, and other private credit transactions backed by debt. The team offers a collaborative, team-oriented work environment where excellent communication skills are essential, an opportunity to be a lead coverage analyst at a global rating agency, and a role that aids debt capital markets in making more informed decisions through timely, insightful, and forward-looking rating actions and research.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in a quantitative discipline such as finance, accounting, or economics
- At least 8 years of experience in the financial industry, preferably but not necessarily related to Structured Credit, Structured Finance, Fund Finance or Corporate Direct Lending
- Strong analytical thinking, intellectual curiosity, and attention to detail
- High level of personal responsibility, initiative, and self-management
- Proficient with the Microsoft Office suite
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of programming languages is a plus but not required
- Ability to convey complex subjects clearly and concisely
- Open-mindedness and ability to understand alternative viewpoints
- Demonstrated competency in credit analysis
- Proficiency with rating agency methodologies and experience assessing credit risk
Responsibilities
- Analyze critical credit, legal, and structural elements of transaction proposals
- Act as primary or secondary analyst for transaction ratings in a highly dynamic sector, including forming analytical views and recommendations, presenting these to rating committees and defending credit views in discussions with issuers and investors
- Contribute to the development of rating criteria, including forming recommendations to bolster analysis and iteratively improve existing frameworks
- Lead and/or support sector trend research reports and projects
Benefits
- Hybrid Work Environment: 3 days a week in office required
- Dedicated trainings, leadership development and mentorship programs
- Retirement planning and tuition reimbursement programs
- Comprehensive healthcare offerings
- Family-friendly policies, including a generous global parental leave plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
