Structured Finance - Credit Analyst, Associate ...

Structured Finance - Credit Analyst, Associate Director - Asset-Backed Securities - New YorkRequisition ID: 47685Business Unit: Fitch RatingsCategory: Credit Analysis & ResearchLocation: New York, NY, USDate Posted: Feb 11, 2025At Fitch, we have an open culture where employees are able to exchange ideas and perspectives, throughout the organization, irrespective of their seniority. Your voice will be heard allowing you to have a real impact. We embrace diversity and appreciate authenticity encouraging an environment where employees can be their true selves.Structured Finance - Credit Analyst, Associate Director - Asset-Backed SecuritiesFitch Ratings is seeking an Associate Director to join the Asset-Backed Securities Group in our Chicago or New York offices. The position will be responsible for a wide range of projects including assuming a role in rating ABS transactions and authoring market commentary and research.What We Offer:Team-oriented work environment requiring excellent communication skills and a high productivity work ethic.Opportunity to be a lead coverage analyst at a global rating agency.Role that helps the debt capital markets make more informed decisions via timely, insightful and forward-looking rating actions and research.We'll Count on You To:Analyze the critical credit, legal and structural elements of ABS transaction structures.Assist in the development of ratings criteria, including writing relevant reports and developing recommendations to bolster analysis.Deploy and implement cashflow models and tools used in the rating process.Lead and/or support research projects.Maintain assigned rating relationships.What You Need to Have:BA/BS degree with a minimum of 4 years work experience; previous experience in structured finance and direct ABS experience is preferred.Exceptional communication (particularly in writing) and strong quantitative and technical expertise.Self-motivated with strong time management and organization abilities.Strong understanding of credit fundamentals and a willingness to learn new concepts and techniques.What Would Make You Stand Out:Previous experience in the Structured Finance sector from a credit perspective.Experience with cash flow modeling or loss forecasting analysis.Why Fitch?At Fitch Group, our global network of colleagues comes together to accomplish remarkable things. We embrace a diverse culture that encourages a free exchange of ideas, guaranteeing your voice will be heard and your work will have an impact. We invite you to join us on our journey.Fitch is committed to providing global securities markets with objective, timely, independent and forward-looking credit opinions. To protect Fitch's credibility and reputation, employees must avoid conflicts of interests. If successful in the recruitment process, you will be asked to declare any securities holdings and other potential conflicts prior to commencing employment.Fitch is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.FOR NEW YORK AND CALIFORNIA ROLES ONLY: Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $95,000 and $130,000. 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-02-24