Fitch Group, Inc.

Senior Director – Structured Finance, Structured Credit Alternative Products

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

Senior

About the role

  • Lead and oversee a team of analysts in the ratings analysis on structured credit transactions using proprietary models
  • Serve as Chair or senior member for credit committees, guiding rating decisions and outcomes
  • Author and review complex commentary and research reports to inform market participants and set industry standards
  • Contribute to the development and enhancement of rating methodologies and analytical frameworks
  • Represent Fitch at external events, conferences, and with market participants as a senior spokesperson
  • Mentor and train junior analysts, fostering a culture of excellence and development
  • Collaborate with senior management to set strategic direction for the Structured Credit group

Requirements

  • You hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a quantitative discipline such as finance, accounting, or economics
  • You have at least 10 years of experience in the financial industry, with significant exposure to CLOs and/or Structured Finance
  • You possess exceptional analytical thinking, intellectual curiosity, and meticulous attention to detail
  • You demonstrate high levels of leadership, personal responsibility, initiative, and self-management
  • You can communicate complex subjects accurately and succinctly, both internally and externally
  • You have a strong interest in capital markets and structured finance
  • You are proficient with the Microsoft Office suite; familiarity with programming languages is a plus
  • You have demonstrated experience managing projects and leading teams
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
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
leadershipanalytical thinkingintellectual curiosityattention to detailcommunicationinitiativeself-managementmentoring