Director, Fund & Asset Manager Ratings - London

b Overview /b p In this role you drive credit analysis for funds and asset management, shaping rating opinions and research for a global audience. You will work closely with cross-functional teams in London to assess fund-related credit risk, advise on structuring and due diligence, and contribute to market-facing research. Your work supports Fitch’s mission to deliver objective, forward-looking opinions that influence capital markets. This is an opportunity to impact how complex fund structures are evaluated at scale in a collaborative, learning-focused environment. /p b Pay / Benefits /b ul li Hybrid work environment (3 days in office) /li li Dedicated trainings and mentorship /li li Retirement planning and tuition reimbursement /li li Healthcare offerings /li li Parental leave policies /li li Volunteer days and community involvement /li /ul b Responsibilities /b ul li Analyze quantitative and qualitative factors affecting credit quality of funds and structured transactions /li li Review legal documentation (indentures, prospectuses) for transactions /li li Develop financial models and databases /li li Participate in on-site due diligence review meetings with fund managers /li li Present rating recommendations to rating committees /li li Contribute to research on trends affecting the sectors covered /li li Engage in industry events and interactions with investors, bankers, fund managers, and market participants /li /ul b Key requirements /b ul li Experience in finance with exposure to funds, structured finance transactions, or debt underwriting or lending (advantage) /li li University degree (first degree) in finance, economics, statistics, accounting, or computer science preferable /li li Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel /li li Excellent written and verbal communication skills /li /ul ul li Strong communication skills /li li Initiative and achievement orientation /li li Collaborative mindset and team-oriented work style /li li Excel /li li SQL, VBA or other programming languages /li li Financial modeling and data analysis /li /ul