Structured Finance - Structured Credit & CLOs, Associate Director (Toronto)

About the Team:

• A collaborative, team-oriented work environment where excellent communication skills are essential
• An opportunity to be a lead coverage analyst at a global rating agency
• A role that aids debt capital markets in making more informed decisions through timely, insightful, and forward-looking rating actions and research

How You’ll Make an Impact:

• Analyze ratings on Collateralized Loan Obligations (CLOs) using proprietary models
• Prepare and present rating conclusions to a credit committee
• Draft rating action commentary reports to communicate rating decisions to market participants
• Contribute to recurring and special research publications

You May be a Good Fit if:

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in a quantitative discipline (finance, accounting, economics, etc.)
• At least four years of experience in the financial industry, with a preference for experience related to CLOs or Structured Finance
• Strong analytical thinking, intellectual curiosity, and attention to detail
• High level of personal responsibility, initiative, and self-management
• Ability to communicate complex subjects accurately and succinctly
• Interest in capital markets and structured finance
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite; knowledge of programming languages is a plus but not required

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• Critical thinking and meticulous attention to detail
• Strong sense of personal responsibility and initiative
• Ability to convey complex subjects clearly and concisely
• Open-mindedness and ability to understand alternative viewpoints
• Keen interest in structured finance and CLOs

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 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.

Pay Transparency

FOR NEW YORK: The salary for this position ranges from $125,000 to $190,000.