Senior Director, Fund & Asset Manager Ratings – 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 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 enable you to make important credit judgments with confidence.

Fitch Ratings’ Funds & Asset Management group is currently seeking a Senior Director. This group is responsible for fund ratings analysis, methodology and model development, and publication of research on analytical and regulatory developments affecting the asset management sector. The group analyzes and publishes research on:

• Fund finance (subscription facilities, NAV loans, CFOs, and rated feeders)
• Leveraged closed-end funds (CEFs)
• Money market funds (MMFs)
• Bonds funds
• Exchange traded funds (ETFs)
• Local government investment pools (LGIPs)
• Asset managers

The individual who fills this position will help oversee the group’s coverage across all of its segments in NA, EMEA, and APAC.

What We Offer:

• A flexible work environment with the ability to work remotely for up to two days per week
• Opportunity to develop analytical and leadership capabilities in a growing sector
• Challenging and rewarding work within a collaborative environment

We’ll Count On You To:

• Set strategic direction for the team and drive execution of key initiatives, including development of new rating methodologies, models, operational infrastructure, and research
• Lead, mentor, and develop team members, and support the group’s continued growth
• Build and maintain senior relationships with investors, bankers, and fund managers; represent Fitch at industry events and webinars
• Evaluate complex transactions involving funds and structured products, integrating quantitative modelling, qualitative analysis, and legal documentation review
• Lead due diligence meetings with fund managers and lenders
• Produce research on trends and developments across covered sectors
• Chair rating committees and provide analytical guidance

What You Need To Have:

• Solid experience in credit analysis, with exposure to funds or structured finance a plus
• Proven experience managing teams and delivering multi-stakeholder complex projects
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Sound academic track record to at least first university degree level, preferably in finance, economics, statistics, accounting, or computer science

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• Experience with fund finance, including subscription facilities or NAV loans; or structured finance or lending
• Demonstrated track record of initiative and achievement
• Experience managing teams through significant growth and change

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.