Fitch Group
Senior Director, Fund & Asset Manager Ratings - London
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Senior Director – Funds
Fitch Ratings’ Funds & Asset Management group is currently seeking a Senior Director for our London office.
Fitch Ratings’ Funds & Asset Management group is a global team responsible for fund ratings analysis, methodology and model development, and publication of research on analytical and regulatory developments affecting the asset management sector. The group analyzes and publishes research on fund finance (subscription facilities, NAV loans, CFOs, and rated feeders), leveraged closed end funds (CEFs), money market funds (MMFs), bonds funds, exchange traded funds (ETFs), local government investment pools (LGIPs), and asset managers.
What We Offer:
- The individual who fills this position will help oversee the group’s coverage across all of its segments in EMEA and APAC
- A flexible work environment with the ability to work remotely for up to two days per week
- Opportunity to develop analytical and leadership capabilities in a growing sector
Challenging and rewarding work within a collaborative environment
We’ll Count on You To:
- Set strategic direction for the team and drive execution of key initiatives, including development of new rating methodologies, models, operational infrastructure, and research
- Lead, mentor, and develop team members, and support the group’s continued growth
- Build and maintain senior relationships with investors, bankers, and fund managers; represent Fitch at industry events and webinars
- Evaluate complex transactions involving funds and structured products, integrating quantitative modelling, qualitative analysis, and legal documentation review
- Lead due diligence meetings with fund managers and lenders
- Produce research on trends and developments across covered sectors
- Chair rating committees and provide analytical guidance
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What You Need to Have:
- Solid experience in credit analysis, with exposure to funds or structured finance a plus
- Proven experience managing teams and delivering multi-stakeholder complex projects
- Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Sound academic track record to at least first university degree level, preferably in finance, economics, statistics, accounting, or computer science
What Would Make You Stand Out:
- Experience with fund finance, including subscription facilities or NAV loans; or structured finance or lending
- Demonstrated track record of initiative and achievement
- Experience managing teams through significant growth and change
Why Fitch?
At Fitch Group, the combined power of our global perspectives is what differentiates us. Our global network of colleagues comes together to accomplish things greater than they ever could alone.
Every team member is essential to our business and each perspective is critical to our success. We embrace a diverse culture that encourages a free exchange of ideas, guaranteeing your voice will be heard and your work will have an impact, regardless of seniority.
We are building incredible things at Fitch and we invite you to join us on our journey.
Fitch Ratings is a leading provider of credit ratings, commentary and research. Dedicated to providing value beyond the rating through independent and prospective credit opinions, Fitch ratings offers global perspectives shaped by strong local market experience and credit market expertise. The additional context, perspective and insights we provide have helped fund a century of growth and enables our clients to make important credit judgements with confidence.
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Fitch Group is a global leader in financial information services with operations in more than 30 countries. Wholly owned by the Hearst Corporation, we are comprised of three main businesses: Fitch Ratings | Fitch Solutions | Fitch Learning.
For more information please visit our websites:
www.fitchratings.com | www.fitchsolutions.com | www.fitchlearning.com
Fitch is committed to providing global securities markets with objective, timely, independent and forward-looking credit opinions. To protect Fitch’s credibility and reputation, our employees must take every precaution to avoid conflicts of interests 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 Group 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.#LI-RC1 #LI-HYBRID
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