Structured Finance - ABS, Director, Digital Infrastructure Securitizations - Chicago

Job Title: Structured Finance – ABS, Director, Digital Infrastructure Securitizations
Location: Chicago, IL

Fitch Ratings is adding a highly motivated credit professional to the Asset Backed Securities (ABS) team as a Director. This position will focus on Digital Infrastructure Securitizations including wireless towers, small cell networks, fiber network assets and related assets that are integral to transmitting data and creating digital networks.

Successful candidates should demonstrate previous experience in digital infrastructure or telecom and an ability lead new transaction analysis and independently formulate credit views. Strong communication skills are essential to this leadership role with broad internal and external opportunities withing this sector.

What We Offer:
This position offers the opportunity to lead and manage global projects, focusing on the oversight and strategic development of structured finance transactions across emerging and diverse sectors.

We’ll Count on You To:

• Oversee the monitoring of existing ratings and direct new rating assignments across various structured finance transactions.
• Provide leadership in analyzing credit, legal, and structural elements of complex transaction structures.
• Ensure the production of high-quality written reports, including credit committees, criteria, and market commentary.
• Represent Fitch in communicating rating methodologies and criteria to senior stakeholders.
• Lead major research initiatives and drive the development of new criteria within the group.
• Cultivate and enhance relationships with key rating clients and industry leaders.

You May be a Good Fit if:

• You hold a BA/BS degree and a minimum of 7-years work experience with corporate finance or credit analysis background in telecommunications, digital infrastructure, or related sectors. Experience or willingness to transition into structured finance/ABS rating frameworks is essential
• You have knowledge of digital infrastructure assets or experience with or knowledge of the telecom industry.
• You have demonstrated experience with corporate financial statement analysis, financial accounting, financial projections, and credit risk analysis.
• You have understanding of capital markets, debt issuance and securitization.
• You have strong track record of analytical and quantitative skills.
• You have excellent verbal and written communication skills, including confidence to communicate with issuers, bankers, investors, and other market participants.
• You enjoy working collaboratively and have strong interpersonal skills

What Will Make You Stand Out:

• Direct experience in credit analysis of telecoms, fiber network or wireless tower companies, either buy-side, sell-side, or rating agency is prized
• Technical understanding of digital infrastructure technology and/or operations of companies operating in this space. Passion for revenue / expense forecasting analysis, with practical experience showcasing strong technical ability
• Direct experience with ABS credit or structured finance is a plus, but not required
• Experience reviewing legal documentation relating to the issuance of debt (e.g. indentures, promissory notes, security agreements, and related documents.)

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 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.

Potential to gain exposure to and learn other asset classes within structured finance.

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 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.

FOR NEW YORK and CHICAGO: Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $150,000 and $180,000 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.

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