Director, Fitch Ventures

Director, Fitch Ventures

Fitch Ventures, Fitch Group’s venture capital arm, is currently seeking a Director based out of our New York office.

The team is responsible for making strategic, minority investments in emerging financial technology and services companies across the globe.  The Director will work closely with Fitch’s Global Head of M&A and Venture Investments to identify and evaluate potential investment targets that align with Fitch’s strategic objectives, drive the investment underwriting process, and assist in managing the team’s venture portfolio.

What We Offer:

• Ability to work in a highly visible role with management and leadership across the business units and segments
• Opportunity to work in an entrepreneurial environment within an established firm and to grow from within
• Opportunity to identify and meet early-stage technology companies to help educate colleagues and stimulate new ideas for growth within Fitch

We’ll Count on You To:

• Identify investment opportunities that align with Fitch’s strategic interests and objectives
  • Pro-active and ongoing analysis of themes and sub-sectors identified in collaboration with Fitch leadership
  • Develop dealflow pipeline of potential investments
  • Track investments by peer funds and investment activities on a global scale
• Manage all aspects of investment evaluation and underwriting processes
  • Compile relevant market research, including synthesis of expert and customer interviews
  • Build financial models with sensitivity analysis, exit returns scenarios and market sizing analysis
  • Assist with deal and term sheet structuring, due diligence, negotiations and closing transactions
  • Develop investment theses and presentations for potential deals
• Support and monitor the investment portfolio
  • Work with portfolio companies to understand and support their priorities / needs
  • Monitor portfolio performance and prepare quarterly portfolio review presentations
  • Assist with commercial / partnership opportunities between Fitch Group and portfolio companies
• Develop and maintain strong relationships both internally across Fitch and externally with startups, venture capital funds, and key vendors

What You Need to Have:

• Exceptional financial modeling, market research, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Highly self-motivated with the ability to work and think independently as well as collaboratively across functions and business units
• Proven ability to perform well in time-sensitive and fast-paced environments
• Highly organized with strong work ethic and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work day-to-day with entrepreneurs and venture capital firms, while navigating and building relationships within a larger corporate environment
• 6+ years of investment banking, venture capital, private equity, and / or corporate development experience

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• Familiarity with Information Services, FinTech and / or Capital Markets highly preferable
• Excellent communication, writing, and presentation skills
• Top performer in previous role(s)

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 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 $175,000 and $200,000 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. 

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