Director, Fund & Asset Manager Ratings – London

Overview

In this role you drive credit analysis for funds and asset management, shaping rating opinions and research for a global audience. You will work closely with cross-functional teams in London to assess fund-related credit risk, advise on structuring and due diligence, and contribute to market-facing research. Your work supports Fitch’s mission to deliver objective, forward-looking opinions that influence capital markets. This is an opportunity to impact how complex fund structures are evaluated at scale in a collaborative, learning-focused environment.

Pay / Benefits

• Hybrid work environment (3 days in office)
• Dedicated trainings and mentorship
• Retirement planning and tuition reimbursement
• Healthcare offerings
• Parental leave policies
• Volunteer days and community involvement

Responsibilities

• Analyze quantitative and qualitative factors affecting credit quality of funds and structured transactions
• Review legal documentation (indentures, prospectuses) for transactions
• Develop financial models and databases
• Participate in on-site due diligence review meetings with fund managers
• Present rating recommendations to rating committees
• Contribute to research on trends affecting the sectors covered
• Engage in industry events and interactions with investors, bankers, fund managers, and market participants

Key requirements

• Experience in finance with exposure to funds, structured finance transactions, or debt underwriting or lending (advantage)
• University degree (first degree) in finance, economics, statistics, accounting, or computer science preferable
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong communication skills
• Initiative and achievement orientation
• Collaborative mindset and team-oriented work style
• Excel
• SQL, VBA or other programming languages
• Financial modeling and data analysis

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