Director, Fund & Asset Manager Ratings – London

Overview

As a Director in Fitch Ratings’ Funds & Asset Management group, you will lead and contribute to fund ratings analyses and methodological development in a global context. You’ll work with cross‑functional teams to assess credit quality, develop models, and present rating recommendations to committees, shaping outcomes for a wide range of funds and structured transactions. This role offers visibility in the global market and opportunities to influence research directions and industry dialogue. You will thrive in a collaborative, growth‑oriented culture that values rigorous analysis and client service.

Pay / Benefits

• Hybrid work environment
• Dedicated trainings and mentorship
• Retirement planning
• Tuition reimbursement
• Comprehensive healthcare
• Parental leave

Responsibilities

• Analyze quantitative and qualitative factors affecting fund and structured transaction credit quality
• Review legal documentation (indentures, prospectuses) for transactions
• Develop financial models and databases
• Participate in on-site due diligence with fund managers
• Present rating recommendations to committees
• Contribute to research on sector trends
• Engage with investors, bankers, fund managers, and market participants
• Ensure high standards of independence and avoid conflicts of interest

Key requirements

• Experience in finance with exposure to funds, structured finance transactions, or debt underwriting or lending (benefits level based on experience)
• Strong analytical skills
• Proficiency in Excel
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Analytical mindset
• Communication excellence
• Collaborative approach
• SQL
• VBA
• Programming familiarity (or related languages)

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