Structured Finance - Alternative Structured Credit, Senior Director

Structured Finance - Alternative Structured Credit, Senior Director - Toronto

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Fitch Ratings is seeking a Senior Director to join its Alternative Structured Credit group in our Toronto office. The individual will focus on new transaction proposals that incorporate securitization principals of various types of rated note feeders, synthetic risk transfers, structured credit loan facilities, CLO lite structures, and other private credit transactions backed by debt.

About Fitch Ratings:
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. Fitch Ratings is part of Fitch Group, a global leader in financial information services with operations in more than 30 countries, including Fitch Solutions. With dual headquarters in London and New York, Fitch Group is owned by Hearst.

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities):

• Lead and oversee a team of analysts in the ratings analysis on structured credit transactions using proprietary models
• Serve as Chair or senior member for credit committees, guiding rating decisions and outcomes
• Author and review complex commentary and research reports to inform market participants and set industry standards
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of rating methodologies and analytical frameworks
• Represent Fitch at external events, conferences, and with market participants as a senior spokesperson
• Mentor and train junior analysts, fostering a culture of excellence and development
• Collaborate with senior management to set strategic direction for the Structured Credit group

What You’ll Need (Qualifications):

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a quantitative discipline such as finance, accounting, or economics
• At least 10 years of experience in the financial industry, with significant exposure to CLOs and/or Structured Finance
• Exceptional analytical thinking, intellectual curiosity, and meticulous attention to detail
• Strong leadership, personal responsibility, initiative, and self-management
• Ability to communicate complex subjects accurately and succinctly, both internally and externally
• Strong interest in capital markets and structured finance
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite; familiarity with programming languages is a plus
• Experience managing projects and leading teams

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• Strategic vision and ability to drive analytical and business outcomes
• Strong leadership skills and a track record of developing talent
• Ability to convey complex subjects clearly to a range of audiences
• Open-mindedness and ability to understand alternative viewpoints
• Strong reputation and relationships within the structured finance and CLO industry
• Experience in methodological development and implementation

Why Choose Fitch:

• Hybrid Work Environment: 3 days a week in office required based on line of business and location
• A Culture of Learning & Mobility:
  Trainings, leadership development and mentorship programs
• Investing in Your Future:
  Retirement planning and tuition reimbursement programs
• Promoting Health & Wellbeing:
  Comprehensive healthcare offerings
• Supportive Parenting Policies:
  Generous global parental leave plan
• Inclusive Work Environment:
  Employee Resource Groups and collaborative culture

Note:

Fitch is committed to equal opportunity and affirmative action. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or other statuses protected by law.