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Structured Finance - Alternative Structured Credit, Associate Director - Chicago

Fitch Ratings, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Fitch Ratings is seeking an Associate Director to join its Alternative Structured Credit group in our Chicago 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.

About The Team

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

A role that aids debt capital markets in making more informed decisions through timely, insightful, and forward-looking rating actions and research

How You’ll Make An Impact

Analyze critical credit, legal, and structural elements of transaction proposals

Act as primary or secondary analyst for transaction ratings in a highly dynamic sector. This includes 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

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 4 years of experience in the financial industry, preferably in Structured Credit, Structured Finance, Fund Finance or Corporate Direct Lending

You possess strong analytical thinking, intellectual curiosity, and attention to detail

You demonstrate a high level of personal responsibility, initiative, and self-management

You are proficient with the Microsoft Office suite; knowledge of programming languages is a plus but not required

What Would Make You Stand Out

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

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

Investing in Your Future: Retirement planning and tuition reimbursement programs

Promoting Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive healthcare offerings

Supportive Parenting Policies: Family-friendly policies, including a generous global parental leave plan

Inclusive Work Environment: Collaborative workplace where all voices are valued

Equal Opportunity Fitch is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.

Compensation FOR CHICAGO: Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $110,000 and $135,000. Actual salaries will be determined on an individualized basis and may vary based on factors including but not limited to education, training, experience, past performance, and other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of Fitch’s total compensation package, which may also include commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, long-term incentives, and other benefits sponsored by Fitch.

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