Associate Director - Structured Credit Alternative Products

Responsibilities

• Analyze critical credit, legal, and structural elements of transaction proposals including securitizations, synthetic risk transfers, and private credit transactions.
• Act as primary or secondary analyst for transaction ratings, forming analytical views and presenting recommendations to rating committees.
• Defend credit views in discussions with issuers and investors.
• Contribute to the development and iterative improvement of rating criteria and frameworks.
• Lead or support sector trend research reports and specialized projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g., finance, accounting, or economics).
• 4+ years of experience in the financial industry, preferably in Structured Credit, Structured Finance, Fund Finance, or Corporate Direct Lending.
• Strong analytical thinking, intellectual curiosity, and high attention to detail.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite.
• Demonstrated ability to manage personal responsibility and initiative in a dynamic environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated competency in credit analysis and assessing credit risk.
• Proficiency with rating agency methodologies.
• Ability to convey complex financial subjects clearly and concisely.
• Knowledge of programming languages is a plus.

Benefits

• Hybrid work environment (3 days per week in office).
• Dedicated training, leadership development, and mentorship programs.
• Retirement planning and tuition reimbursement programs.
• Comprehensive healthcare offerings covering physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
• Supportive parental leave policies.

About the Company

Fitch Ratings is one of the world’s top three credit ratings agencies, providing critical credit analysis, ratings, and research to global capital markets. As part of Fitch Group, we leverage deep expertise and rigorous analysis to create value for financial market participants worldwide.