Director - Structured Finance, Asset-Backed Securities - Chicago, IL (Chicago)

As one of the worlds 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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About the Team:

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.

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.

How Youll Make an Impact:

• 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:

• Knowledge of digital infrastructure assets or experience with or knowledge of the telecom industry.
• Demonstrated experience with corporate financial statement analysis, financial accounting, financial projections, and credit risk analysis.
• Understanding of capital markets and debt issuance.
• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, engineering, or other quantitative disciplines.
• At least 8 years of relevant work experience.
• Strong track record of analytical and quantitative skills.
• Proven leadership and management capabilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including confidence to communicate with issuers, bankers, investors, and other market participants.

What Will Make You Stand Out:

• Significant industry experience in digital infrastructure lending, investing, corporate sector coverage, or operations.

• Knowledge of or experience working with securitizations.
• Technical understanding of digital infrastructure technology and/or operations of companies operating in this space.
• 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: 2 to 3 days a week in office, based on your line of business and location.
• Learning & Mobility: Access to dedicated trainings, leadership development, and mentorship programs to support your career progression.
• Investing in Your Future: Comprehensive benefits, retirement planning, and tuition reimbursement programs.
• Health & Wellbeing: A range of healthcare options to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
• Inclusive Culture: A collaborative workplace where all voices are valued, with Employee Resource Groups and opportunities to volunteer and give back to the community.
• Family-Friendly Policies: Generous parental leave and flexible policies to help you balance career and family life.

Fitch is committed to providing global securities markets with objective, timely, independent and forward-looking credit opinions. To protect Fitchs 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 CHICAGO: Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $135,000 and $170,000 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 Fitchs 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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