Associate Director, Structured Credit & CLOs – Toronto

As one of the world’s top three credit ratings agencies, Fitch Ratings plays a critical role in global capital markets by providing supplementary credit analysis, ratings, research, and commentary to financial market participants. For over 100 years, Fitch Ratings has been creating value for global markets through its rigorous analysis and deep expertise.

Fitch Ratings is seeking an Associate Director to join its Structured Credit & CLOs group in our Toronto office.

About The Team

• A collaborative, team-oriented work environment where excellent communication skills are essential.
• An opportunity to be a lead coverage analyst at a global rating agency.
• A role that aids debt capital markets in making more informed decisions through timely, insightful, and forward-looking rating actions and research.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Analyze ratings on Collateralized Loan Obligations (CLOs) using proprietary models.
• Prepare and present rating conclusions to a credit committee.
• Draft rating action commentary reports to communicate rating decisions to market participants.
• Contribute to recurring and special research publications.

You May Be a Good Fit If

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in a quantitative discipline (finance, accounting, economics, etc.).
• At least four years of experience in the financial industry, with a preference for experience related to CLOs or Structured Finance.
• Strong analytical thinking, intellectual curiosity, and attention to detail.
• High level of personal responsibility, initiative, and self-management.
• Ability to communicate complex subjects accurately and succinctly.
• Interest in capital markets and structured finance.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite; knowledge of programming languages is a plus but not required.

What Would Make You Stand Out

• Critical thinking and meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong sense of personal responsibility and initiative.
• Ability to convey complex subjects clearly and concisely.
• Open-mindedness and ability to understand alternative viewpoints.
• Keen interest in structured finance and CLOs.

Why Choose Fitch

• Hybrid Work Environment: 3 days a week in office required based on your line of business and location.
• A Culture of Learning & Mobility: Dedicated trainings, leadership development and mentorship programs designed to ensure that your time at Fitch will be a continuous learning opportunity.
• Investing in Your Future: Retirement planning and tuition reimbursement programs that empower you to achieve your short and long-term goals.
• Promoting Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive healthcare offerings that enable physical, mental, financial, social, and occupational wellbeing.
• Supportive Parenting Policies: Family-friendly policies, including a generous global parental leave plan, designed to help you balance career and family life effectively.
• Inclusive Work Environment: A collaborative workplace where all voices are valued, with Employee Resource Groups that unite and empower our colleagues around the globe.
• Dedication to Giving Back: Paid volunteer days, matched funding for donations and ample opportunities to volunteer in your community.

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 interest or any appearance of a conflict of interest.

Fitch 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.