Managing Director / Senior Director - Leveraged Finance Investor Marketing

Managing Director / Senior Director – Leveraged Finance Investor Marketing

Fitch Ratings’ Business Relationship Management (BRM) team is currently seeking a Managing Director or Senior Director based out of our New York office.

Overview:

Fitch Ratings is currently seeking a Managing Director / Senior Director to join our Corporates Business and Relationship Management (BRM) Team in New York. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining relationships primarily with leveraged loan (inclusive of CLO managers) and high yield bond investors. As part of the Corporates BRM Team, you will work closely with a senior team of experienced Leveraged Finance professionals who market Fitch to Leveraged Finance Bankers, PE professionals, and non-investment grade Borrowers/Issuers. You will also coordinate closely with our CLO BRM Team. The principal objective of the Team is to generate new Corporate rating mandates and revenues through relationship development and consistent, targeted marketing.

The candidate will have an existing network of investors (especially loan managers) through their experience in any of CLOs (structuring / arranging), leveraged finance syndicate, credit sales and trading. The candidate will be an integral part of increasing the visibility of Fitch Ratings within the leveraged loan and high yield bond markets. The candidate will lead the client outreach strategy and will promote Fitch’s industry leading analytical content and credit expertise as well as Fitch’s leveraged finance and CLO credentials to enhance Fitch’s franchise value, with a view to driving investor and issuer demand for Fitch Ratings.

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to increase the visibility of Fitch Ratings within the leveraged loan and high yield bond markets
• High visibility role with strategic impact on Fitch's franchise value
• Collaborative environment working with senior Leveraged Finance professionals
• Supportive culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion

We’ll Count on You To:

• Develop new and enhance existing relationships with the target investor base
• Engage with sector analysts, senior loan (including loan PMs managing CLOs) and bond portfolio managers, traders, and senior executives of influential leveraged loan and high yield platforms
• Liaise with BRM colleagues in New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Toronto, and EMEA to coordinate firm messaging, target lists, and assist in the development of relationships
• Research, develop, prepare, and present value propositions to external parties, highlighting factors that differentiate Fitch and its published ratings and research from the competition
• Create, coordinate, and implement outreach plans

What You Need to Have:

• Minimum 8+ years’ experience with buy or sell side firms such as loan (including CLO managers) and HY bond investors, with a current network of investors (high yield bond and/or leveraged loans)
• Ability to travel as required

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• Strong leadership and strategic thinking skills
• Proven ability to drive investor and issuer demand for Fitch Ratings
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

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 $300,000 and $350,000 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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