Fitch Ratings is seeking a Senior Director to join its Structured Credit & CLOs group in our Austin office. About the Team:- A collaborative, team-oriented work environment where excellent communication skills are essential
- An opportunity to be a senior leader and coverage analyst at a global rating agency
- A role that drives debt capital markets in making more informed decisions through timely, insightful, and forward-looking rating actions and research
- Leadership responsibilities, including mentorship and development of junior team members
How You'll Make an Impact:- 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
You May be a Good Fit if:- 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
What Would Make You Stand Out:- Strategic vision and ability to drive analytical and business outcomes
- Strong leadership skills and a track record of developing talent
- Ability to convey complex subjects clearly and concisely to a range of audiences
- Open-mindedness and ability to understand alternative viewpoints
- Strong reputation and relationships within the structured finance and CLO industry
- Experience in methodological development and implementation
Why Choose Fitch:- 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
Fitch is committed to providing global securities markets with objective, timely, independent and forward-looking credit opinions. To protect Fitch's credibility and reputation, our employees must take every precaution to avoid conflicts of interest or any appearance of a conflict of interest. Should you be successful in the recruitment process at Fitch Ratings you will be asked to declare any securities holdings and other potential conflicts prior to commencing employment. If you, or your immediate family, have any holdings that may conflict with your work responsibilities, you may be asked to divest yourself of them before beginning work.
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