Associate Director – Toronto

At Fitch, we have an open culture where employees are able to exchange ideas and perspectives throughout the organization, irrespective of their seniority. Your voice will be heard allowing you to have a real impact. We embrace diversity and appreciate authenticity encouraging an environment where employees can be their true selves. Our inclusive and progressive approach helps us to keep a balanced perspective. Fitch is also committed to supporting its employees by advancing conversations around diversity, equity and inclusion.

Fitch Ratings’ Funds & Asset Management group is currently seeking an Associate Director. The group analyzes and publishes research on private equity fund finance and securitizations, leveraged closed end funds (CEFs), money market funds (MMFs), bonds funds, exchange traded funds (ETFs), local government investment pools (LGIPs), and asset managers.

What We Offer: The individual who fills this position will support coverage of some of the group’s sub-sectors.

We’ll Count on You To:

• Analyze quantitative and qualitative factors influencing the credit quality of funds and structured transactions, including portfolio analysis
• Lead on-site due diligence review meetings with fund managers
• Develop new methodologies for rating funds and structures based on market demand
• Author research on relevant trends affecting the sectors the group covers
• Review legal documentation for transactions, including indentures, prospectuses, etc.
• Develop financial models and databases
• Present rating recommendations to committees
• Mentor, develop, and direct the group’s team members
• Participate in industry events and interact with investors, bankers, fund managers, and other market participants

What You Need to Have:

• 4+ years of experience in finance, with exposure to funds or structured finance transactions a plus; the position level will be based on the candidate’s experience
• Sound academic track record to at least a bachelor’s degree level, preferably in finance, economics, statistics, accounting, or computer science
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• Experience with fund finance, including subscription facilities or NAV facilities
• Knowledge of SQL, VBA, and/or other programming languages
• Demonstrated track record of initiative and achievement

Fitch Group is a global leader in financial information services with operations in more than 30 countries. 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.

Fitch is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.