Director / Senior Director - Structured Finance, Business & Relationship Management - US ABS

 

Fitch Ratings is currently seeking a Director/Senior Director of Structured Finance Business & Relationship Management - US ABS based out of our New York office.

 

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, 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.

 

Explore a career at Fitch Ratings and you’ll join a collaborative network of curious minds. Here, our differences are our strengths - in life as well as our work. Together, we work with integrity and objectivity to provide clarity to the world’s financial markets. We pride ourselves on our ability to harness the ideas, expertise, and professionalism of our global workforce, which is integral to our continued success. The accessibility and depth of experience of our industry-leading analysts, combined with our broad sector credentials, allow us to help market participants make important credit decisions with confidence.

 

About the Team:

The US Asset-Backed Securities Business Relationship Management team focuses on building and maintaining relationships with issuers and bankers to expand our ABS business.

 

How You’ll Make an Impact:

• Relationship Management: Support the ABS business in managing and developing relationships with existing and new issuers and bankers with the goal of generating new ratings mandates and increasing ABS market share.
• Business Development: Screen new business opportunities; negotiate and generate engagement agreements; and help develop business and market outreach plans.
• Data Management: Analyze pipeline and market share reports for strategic insights.
• Marketing Materials: Oversee and develop pitch books and marketing materials.
• Collaboration: Work with Marketing and Events teams on ABS events, conferences and research distributions. Liaise with other business relationship management colleagues on common relationships. Actively support Fitch initiatives including Private Credit, promoting Fitch's opinions, criteria, research, and products.

 

You May be a Good Fit if:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or economics.
• At least 7-10 years of relevant work experience, with knowledge of ABS or Structured Finance.
• Strong PowerPoint and Excel skills. Knowledge of Salesforce a plus.
• An energetic, proactive approach and the willingness to travel occasionally for meetings and conferences.

 

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective relationship building. Ability to lead meetings.
• Ability to analyze and evaluate data effectively for marketing purposes.
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.

 

Why Choose Fitch:

• Hybrid Work Environment: 3 days a week in office required
• 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:<