Director, Fund & Asset Manager Ratings, London/ Manchester

About Fitch Group Fitch Group is a global leader in financial information services with operations in more than 30 countries. Wholly owned by Hearst, Fitch Group is comprised of: Fitch Ratings, a global leader in credit ratings and research and Fitch Solutions, a leading provider of data, research and analytics. With dual headquarters in London and New York, Fitch Group is owned by Hearst.

Fitch Group

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5,001-10,000 employees

Financial Services

Canary Wharf, London

Privately Held

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• Analyze quantitative and qualitative factors influencing the credit quality of funds and structured transactions, including portfolio analysis
• Review legal documentation for transactions, including indentures, prospectuses, etc.
• Develop financial models and databases
• Participate in on-site due diligence review meetings with fund managers
• Present rating recommendations to committees
• Contribute to research on relevant trends affecting the sectors the group covers
• Participate in industry events and interact with investors, bankers, fund managers, and other market participants

Required

• Experience in finance, with exposure to funds, structured finance transactions, or debt underwriting or lending a plus; the position level will be based on the candidate’s experience
• Sound academic track record to at least first university degree level, preferably in finance, economics, statistics, accounting, or computer science
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred

• Experience with fund finance, including subscription facilities or NAV loans; or experience with structured finance or lending
• Knowledge of SQL, VBA, and/or other programming languages
• Demonstrated track record of initiative and achievement
• 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 healthcare offerings that enable physical, mental, financial, social, and occupational wellbeing
• Supportive Parenting Policies: Family-friendly policies, including a generous global parental leave plan, designed to help you balance career and family life effectively
• Inclusive Work Environment: A collaborative workplace where all voices are valued, with Employee Resource Groups that unite and empower our colleagues around the globe
• Dedication to Giving Back: Paid volunteer days, matched funding for donations and ample opportunities to volunteer in your community
• 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 interest 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.

• Retirement Planning
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Healthcare
• Parental Leave
• Paid Volunteer Days
• Matched Donations