About this role
About the Role Join Fitch Ratings as a Director in the Structured Credit Alternative Products group in Chicago. You’ll focus on evaluating new transaction proposals that incorporate securitization principles across multiple structures and private credit transactions backed by debt. What You'll Do
- Analyze critical credit, legal, and structural elements of transaction proposals.
- Act as primary or secondary analyst for transaction ratings, form analytical views and recommendations, present to rating committees, and defend 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. What We're Looking For
- 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, attention to detail, and high level of personal responsibility, initiative, and self-management.
- Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite; knowledge of programming languages is a plus but not required. Nice to Have
- 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. Compensation & Benefits
- Base pay between $125,000 and $170,000 per year (USD).
- Hybrid work environment: 3 days a week in office, based on line of business and location.
- Retirement planning and tuition reimbursement programs.
- Comprehensive healthcare offerings and wellbeing benefits.
- Generous global parental leave and family-friendly policies.
- Employee Resource Groups and a collaborative, inclusive workplace.