Structured Finance - Asset-Backed Securities; Oil & Gas), Senior Director

Structured Finance
- Asset-Backed Securities (Oil & Gas), Senior Director
- New York

Requisition

Business Unit:
Fitch Ratings

Category:
Credit Analysis & Research

Location:

New York, NY, US

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, resulting 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 operating 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, meeting a "challenger mindset" to innovate service to our clients. Our people‑driven analysis thrives on collaboration across all levels and locations, surpassing traditional financial modeling.

As part of our global community, you will find inspiration, challenge, and support, with ample opportunities for visibility and influence in the global financial marketplace.

Fitch Ratings is seeking a Senior Director to join its Asset‑Backed Securities (ABS) Oil and Gas group in our New York and Chicago offices.

The position provides opportunities to grow credit understanding across ABS by monitoring macro trends and impacts on pool and ABS rating performance. The credit analyst will join a growing team covering ABS Oil and Gas.

Successful candidates should demonstrate the ability to develop credit views, have experience analyzing performance trends, and possess strong communication skills (written and verbal).

• Develop your presence in the ABS market while broadening your knowledge across different sectors, structures, and markets
• Join a collaborative, global team dedicated to producing timely, insightful, and forward‑looking credit analysis and research that informs the debt capital markets

• Analyze key credit, legal, and structural aspects of ABS Oil and Gas transactions
• Support rating workflows by assisting in the analysis and monitoring of a portfolio of ABS Oil and Gas transactions
• Utilize cashflow models to help form opinions on future performance
• Stay up to date on sector trends and communicate your findings effectively within the team and to external stakeholders
• Contribute to research reports and special projects focused on sector trends

• You hold a BA/BS degree and have at least 10 years of relevant work experience (excluding internships) in the Oil and Gas Sector
• You have strong written and verbal communication skills
• You are comfortable analyzing large datasets and deriving meaningful conclusions
• You enjoy working collaboratively and have strong interpersonal skills
• You have a good understanding of finance fundamentals and current economic conditions
• You are eager to learn new concepts, ask questions, and grow your expertise

• Direct experience with ABS credit or structured finance is a plus, but not required
• Thoughtful perspectives on economic trends and their impact on consumer credit performance
• Passion for analysis, attention to detail, and a desire to build a career in credit research and ratings

• 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…