Senior Director, Non-Bank Financial Institutions Business Relationship Management team

 

As one of the world’s top three credit ratings agencies, Fitch Ratings plays a critical role in global capital markets by providing 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.

 

Fitch Ratings is currently seeking a Senior Director with Fixed Income / Debt Capital Markets (IG and/or Leveraged Finance) and client coverage skills to join our Non-Bank Financial Institutions Business Relationship Management team based out of our New York office. The candidate will work closely with senior BRM professionals who are responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with non-bank finance borrowers/issuers and having them engage Fitch for new ratings.

 

About the Team 

Reporting to the managing director of non-bank finance North America, the successful candidate will work with the team to identify opportunities for new ratings and manage a portfolio of non-bank finance companies already rated.

 

How You’ll Make an Impact: 

• Conduct research, develop, prepare, and present marketing messages to external parties highlighting factors that differentiate Fitch and its published ratings and research.
• Oversee preparation of client presentations, market analyses, post-meeting follow-ups, and data gathering for near-term and longer-term initiatives.
• Liaise with other BRM colleagues in New York, San Francisco, Chicago (Banker, PE, and Investor teams), as well as EMEA groups to coordinate firm messaging, target lists, and assist in the development of relationships.

• Actively support Fitch initiatives including Private Credit, promoting Fitch’s opinions, criteria, research and products. 

 

You May be a Good Fit if:

• Minimum of 10+ years’ experience in Debt Capital Markets (IG and/or Leveraged Finance), Coverage, Rating Agency, Corporate Finance, M&A, or Advisory type functions. Fitch will also consider experience gained in Corporate Treasury or on the Buy-Side.
• Ability to travel as required.

• Existing relationships with financial institutions a plus. 

 

What Would Make You Stand Out: 

• Proven ability to build and maintain client relationships.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• An energetic, proactive approach. 

 

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 yo