Senior Director, Structured Finance – RMBS
Fitch Group, Inc.
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Chicago • Illinois • United States
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Salary
💰 $175,000 - $210,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Lead primary and surveillance analysis of RMBS transactions, including collateral, structural, legal, and counterparty assessments
- Own cash flow modeling, scenario design, and sensitivity analysis; oversee model deployment and results interpretation
- Present recommendations at rating committees; chair committees as needed and document decisions to a high standard
- Drive criteria application and contribute to criteria development and methodological enhancements
- Produce high‑quality research, market commentary, and issuer/investor communications
- Manage and deepen assigned issuer and transaction relationships; represent Fitch in external meetings and conferences
- Coach and review the work of junior and senior analysts to ensure analytical rigor and consistency
- Monitor market developments, performance trends, and regulatory changes; translate insights into analytical viewpoints
Requirements
- You have 10+ years of relevant experience in RMBS/ABS, mortgage credit, structured finance, or closely related capital markets roles
- You hold at least a bachelor’s degree; advanced degree and/or CFA/FRM is a plus
- You possess strong analytical and quantitative skills, including proficiency with cash flow modeling and large datasets
- You have excellent written and verbal communication skills and are comfortable engaging senior external stakeholders
- You thrive in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment and can manage multiple transactions and deadlines
Benefits
- Hybrid Work Environment: 3 days a week in office required based on your line of business and location
- A Culture of Learning & Mobility: Dedicated trainings, leadership development and mentorship programs designed to ensure that your time at Fitch will be a continuous learning opportunity
- Investing in Your Future: Retirement planning and tuition reimbursement programs that empower you to achieve your short and long-term goals
- Promoting Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive healthcare offerings that enable physical, mental, financial, social, and occupational wellbeing
- Supportive Parenting Policies: Family-friendly policies, including a generous global parental leave plan, designed to help you balance career and family life effectively
- Inclusive Work Environment: A collaborative workplace where all voices are valued, with Employee Resource Groups that unite and empower our colleagues around the globe
- Dedication to Giving Back: Paid volunteer days, matched funding for donations and ample opportunities to volunteer in your community
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
cash flow modelingsensitivity analysisscenario designanalytical rigorquantitative skillslarge datasetsstructured financeRMBSABSmortgage credit
Soft Skills
written communicationverbal communicationcollaborationstakeholder engagementcoachinganalytical consistencyrelationship managementdecision documentationpresentation skillstime management
Certifications
CFAFRM