What are the responsibilities and job description for the Structured Finance - Credit Analyst, Director - Asset-Backed Securities - Chicago position at Fitch Ratings?
Structured Finance - Credit Analyst, Director - Asset-Backed Securities - Chicago Requisition ID : 47653Business Unit : Fitch RatingsCategory : Credit Analysis & ResearchLocation : Chicago, IL, USDate Posted : Feb 4, 2025At Fitch, we have an open culture where employees can exchange ideas and perspectives, irrespective of their seniority. We embrace diversity and appreciate authenticity, encouraging an environment where employees can be their true selves. Fitch is committed to supporting its employees by advancing conversations around diversity, equity, and inclusion.Structured Finance – Director, Asset-Backed SecuritiesFitch Ratings is seeking a Structured Finance Professional 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 leadership position within the ABS team rating transactions and authoring market commentary and research.What We Offer : Ability to grow your presence in ABS credit, along with the breadth and depth of your reach across different sectors, asset classes, structures, and markets.An opportunity to be a lead coverage analyst in a growing and dynamic group.A rewarding leadership role with responsibilities over new rating analysis and engaging with the market externally.We’ll Count on You To : Lead rating teams to analyze critical credit, legal, and structural elements of ABS transaction structures.Contribute to a dynamic market by leading rating analysis on a portfolio of ABS transactions.Deploy your expertise in ABS credit and cashflow modelling to form analytical views and recommendations.Stay abreast of sector trends and communicate views internally and externally.Assist in the development of ratings criteria and lead sector trend research reports and projects.What You Need to Have : A BA / BS degree and a minimum of 7 years work experience with previous direct experience rating ABS transactions.Experience managing a team and ability to inspire and strategically plan workflows.Excellent interpersonal skills and a high productivity work ethic.Expertise in common ABS structure types and understanding of linkages between asset performance and structure.Strong understanding of credit fundamentals and current economic conditions.What Would Make You Stand Out : Direct experience in evaluating new ABS transactions.CFA candidate or other professional designations highlighting strong understanding of financial concepts.Thoughtful views on economic trends in North America.Passion for cash flow modeling and loss forecasting analysis.Desire to expand your capabilities across ABS asset classes.Why Fitch?At Fitch Group, our global perspectives differentiate us. Our network of colleagues accomplishes things greater than they could alone. Every team member is essential to our business and every perspective is critical to our success.Fitch is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.FOR NEW YORK AND CALIFORNIA ROLES ONLY : Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $140,000 and $180,000. Actual salaries will be determined on an individualized basis and may vary based on factors including education, training, experience, past performance, and other job-related factors.#J-18808-Ljbffr
Salary : $140,000 - $180,000
