Structured Finance

Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content LinkSelect how often (in days) to receive an alert:Structured Finance - Enhanced Analytics, Associate Director - UKRequisition ID: 48418Business Unit: Fitch RatingsCategory: Credit Analysis & ResearchLocation:London, GBDate Posted: Jul 18, 2025Fitch Ratings is currently seeking an Associate Director based out of our London office.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, which have resulted in a variety of market leading tools, methodologies, indices, research, and analytical products. Fitch Ratings is part of Fitch Group, a global leader in financial information services with operations in more than 30 countries, which also includes Fitch Solutions. With dual headquarters in London and New York, Fitch Group is owned by Hearst.At Fitch Ratings, credit analysts play a pivotal role in moving markets, as quality credit analysis is the lifeblood of our organization. With a legacy of over a century, our unique approach to credit ratings offers unmatched opportunities for professional growth. Embracing a “challenger mindset,” you'll join a team dedicated to innovating service to our clients. Our people-driven analysis thrives on collaboration across all levels and locations, surpassing traditional financial modeling. Lastly, as part of our global community, you'll find inspiration, challenge, and support, with ample opportunities for visibility and influence in the global financial marketplace.Fitch Ratings' Enhanced Analytics (EA) teams have the common mission to strategically deliver non-coverage analytical initiatives. The Global Structured Finance EA team works closely with all global SF and Covered Bonds teams and is responsible for cross-region and cross-sector rating criteria, research, training and reporting.How You’ll Make an Impact:The responsibilities of this criteria-focused role include:Help coordinate global ratings criteria initiativesSupport more senior criteria-focused analysts within the SF EA teamCollaborate with rating analysts and Fitch’s Criteria Review and Approval Group to enhance our rating criteria development and management.Improve the clarity and consistency of more than 50 existing structured finance criteriaProvide research and analytical support for proposed revisions and new criteria development.You May be a Good Fit if:Candidates must have at least five years of credit ratings experience, preferably in Structured FinanceStrong writing and verbal communication skills are requiredWhat Would Make You Stand Out:Experience with the development and internal approval of ratings criteriaData analysis and programming skills are a plusWhy Choose Fitch:Hybrid Work Environment: 3 days a week in office requiredA Culture of Learning & Mobility: Dedicated trainings, leadership development and mentorship programs designed to ensure that your time at Fitch will be a continuous learning opportunityInvesting in Your Future: Retirement planning and tuition reimbursement programs that empower you to achieve your short and long-term goalsPromoting Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive healthcare offerings that enable physical, mental, financial, social, and occupational wellbeingSupportive Parenting Policies: Family-friendly policies, including a generous global parental leave plan, designed to help you balance career and family life effectivelyInclusive Work Environment : A collaborative workplacewhere all voices are valued, withEmployee Resource Groups that unite and empower our colleagues around the globeDedication to Giving Back: Paid volunteer days, matched funding for donations and ample opportunities to volunteer in your communityFitch 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. 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr