Business Relationship Management - Structured Credit, Director - New York

Director, Relationship Manager - Structured Credit

Business & Relationship Management is currently seeking a Director based out of our New York office.

This role is housed within the U.S. Structured Credit Business Relationship Management (BRM) group. The successful candidate will be a key member of our dynamic team, contributing to the development and management of market relationships to grow Fitch’s CLO and private credit businesses.

As part of the Business Relationship Management team, you will play a key role in the expansion of the ratings business by preparing client decks and presentation materials, managing market and marketing data, researching industry developments, interacting with market participants, and developing industry relationships. This position requires close collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders to drive our market-leading products and services.

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to work alongside seasoned CLO and leveraged loan industry professionals and with industry-leading data and tools
• Opportunity for high visibility with significant impact on client relationships
• Collaborative and innovative team environment
• Comprehensive benefits package

We’ll Count on You To:

• Update and manage CLO market research and data
• Create and maintain presentation and marketing materials
• Assist with market outreach, coordinate electronic marketing efforts, and maintain client lists
• Collaborate closely with colleagues in both the Business Relationship Management and Analytical teams to provide best-in-class experience for users of Fitch CLO ratings

What You Need to Have:

• College degree and 6-8 years of professional work experience
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Experience in financial services, especially structured finance, preferred

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• Working knowledge of CLOs
• Experience within the CLO industry (managers, trustees, middle office providers, investment banks, AUP auditors, or rating agency)
• Proficiency building, maintaining, and querying data sets
• High energy, team player with the ability to work independently
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Why Fitch?

At Fitch Group, the combined power of our global perspectives is what differentiates us. Our global network of colleagues comes together to accomplish things greater than they ever could alone.

Every team member is essential to our business and each perspective is critical to our success. We embrace a diverse culture that encourages a free exchange of ideas, guaranteeing your voice will be heard and your work will have an impact, regardless of seniority.

We are building incredible things at Fitch and we invite you to join us on our journey.

Fitch Ratings is a leading provider of credit ratings, commentary and research. Dedicated to providing value beyond the rating through independent and prospective credit opinions, Fitch ratings offers global perspectives shaped by strong local market experience and credit market expertise. The additional context, perspective and insights we provide have helped fund a century of growth and enables our clients to make important credit judgements with confidence. 

Fitch Group is a global leader in financial information services with operations in more than 30 countries. Wholly owned by the Hearst Corporation, we are comprised of three main businesses: Fitch Ratings | Fitch Solutions | Fitch Learning.

For more information please visit our websites:  

 www.fitchratings.com | www.fitchsolutions.com | www.fitchlearning.com

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 interests 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.

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.

FOR NEW YORK ROLES ONLY: Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $130,000 and $160,000 per year. Actual salaries will be determined on an individualized basis and may vary based on factors including but not limited to education, training, experience, past performance, and other job-related factors.  Base pay is one part of Fitch’s total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, long-term incentives, and other benefits sponsored by Fitch.