Associate Director, Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities Group, Chicago IL

As one of the world’s top three credit ratings agencies, Fitch Ratings plays a critical role in global capital markets by providing supplementary credit analysis, ratings, research, and commentary to financial market participants. For over 100 years, Fitch Ratings has been creating value for global markets through its rigorous analysis and deep expertise, which have resulted in a variety of market leading tools, methodologies, indices, research, and analytical products. Fitch Ratings is part of Fitch Group, a global leader in financial information services with operations in more than 30 countries, which also includes Fitch Solutions. With dual headquarters in London and New York, Fitch Group is owned by Hearst.

At Fitch Ratings, credit analysts play a pivotal role in moving markets, as quality credit analysis is the lifeblood of our organization. With a legacy of over a century, our unique approach to credit ratings offers unmatched opportunities for professional growth. Embracing a “challenger mindset,” you'll join a team dedicated to innovating service to our clients. Our people-driven analysis thrives on collaboration across all levels and locations, surpassing traditional financial modeling. Lastly, as part of our global community, you'll find inspiration, challenge, and support, with ample opportunities for visibility and influence in the global financial marketplace.

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Fitch Ratings is currently seeking an Associate Director to join the Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities (RMBS) Group based out of our Chicago office.

About The Team

The U.S. Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities (RMBS) group is adding a credit analyst to its RMBS team. This position offers unmatched visibility into key market participants and ongoing developments within the sector as a member of the industry leading Rating Agency for RMBS analysis.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Analyze critical credit, legal and structural elements of RMBS transactions
• Assist in the development of ratings criteria, including writing relevant reports and developing recommendations to bolster analysis
• Produce quality internal and external written reports including credit committees, criteria, special reports and market commentary
• Communicate Fitch rating methodology and criteria to issuers and investors
• Lead and/or support research projects
  
  

You May Be a Good Fit If

• Bachelor's degree at minimum
• 5- to 10-years relevant experience
• Experience with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and Word
• Strong analytical, quantitative and organizational skills, including ability to multitask
• Ability to excel in a team-oriented environment
  
  

What Would Make You Stand Out

• Capital markets, mortgage markets and/or credit analysis experience a plus
• Previous experience in the Structured Finance sector from a credit perspective
• Knowledge and/or experience in the residential mortgage originations or servicing operations
• MBA, MS, or CFA, or progress toward these designations, a plus
  
  

Why Choose Fitch

• Hybrid Work Environment: 3-days a week in office required
• 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
• Dedication to Giving Back: Paid volunteer days, matched funding for donations and ample opportunities to volunteer in your community
  
  

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.

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

FOR CHICAGO: Expected base pay rates for the role will be between 110,000 and 135,000 per year. 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, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, long-term incentives, and other benefits sponsored by Fitch.