Senior Director, Fund & Asset Manager Ratings - London

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

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

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.