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Get Access To All JobsRequisition ID: 49858
Business Unit: Fitch Ratings
Category: Data & Analytics
Location: Chicago, IL, US
Date Posted: Apr 23, 2026
Structured Finance – Director, Asset-Backed Securities
Fitch Ratings is seeking a Credit Professional to join the Asset-Backed Securities Group in our Chicago or New York offices.
Fitch Ratings is adding a highly motivated credit professional to the Asset Backed Securities (ABS) team as a Director. The position will be responsible for a wide range of projects including assuming a role in rating ABS transactions and authoring market commentary and research.
Successful candidates should demonstrate an ability to lead new transaction analysis and apply macro trends impacting consumers to develop credit views. In this leadership role strong communication skills are essential to the role with broad internal and external responsibilities to disseminate credit views. The position covers North American ABS, with initial emphasis on consumer sectors such as auto loan and lease and unsecured installment loans.
What We Offer:
- Ability to grow your presence in ABS credit, along with the breadth and depth of your reach across different sectors, asset classes, structures and markets.
- An opportunity to be a lead coverage analyst in a growing and dynamic group at a global rating agency;
- A rewarding leadership role leading new rating analysis that is essential for the debt capital markets to make more informed decisions.
We’ll Count on You To:
- Lead deal teams to analyze critical credit, legal and structural elements of ABS transaction structures;
- Contribute to dynamic rating workflows by leading rating analysis on a portfolio of ABS transactions and participating externally with investors, issuers and bankers;
- Deploy and implement various credit tools and cashflow models to form analytical views and recommendations;
- Stay abreast of sector trends and communicate views internally and externally;
- Assist in the development of ratings criteria, including forming recommendations to bolster analysis and iteratively improve; and
- Lead and/or support sector trend research reports and projects.
What You Need to Have:
- We are looking for a credit professional with a BA/BS degree and a minimum of 7-years work experience with previous experience rating ABS transactions.
- Experience managing a team, ability to inspire and strategically plan workflows and progress on multiple projects in parallel.
- Fitch is a team-oriented work environment, so excellent interpersonal skills are essential, as is a high productivity work-ethic and a results-oriented mindset.
- Knack for communicating credit views (particularly in writing) and ability to analyze large data sets and form conclusions are required.
- Strong understanding of credit fundamentals and current economic conditions, combined with a willingness and ability to quickly learn new concepts and techniques.
What Would Make You Stand Out:
- Direct experience in evaluating new ABS transactions, either buy-side or sell-side is prized;
- CFA candidate, or other professional designations highlighting strong capacity for the role;
- Thoughtful views on economic trends in North America and expected impacts to consumer households and credit;
- Passion for cash flow modeling and loss forecasting analysis, with practical experience;
- Desire to expand your capabilities and expertise across ABS asset classes with a leading team in the credit markets.
Why Fitch?
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.
We are building incredible things at Fitch and we invite you to join us on our journey.
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 enables our clients to make important credit judgements with confidence.
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. 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 Group 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.
FOR NEW YORK ROLES ONLY: Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $150,000 and $180,000. Actual salaries will be determined on an individualized basis and may vary based on factors including but not limited to education, training, experience, past performance, and other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of Fitch’s total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, long-term incentives, and other benefits sponsored by Fitch.
Requisition ID: 49858
Business Unit: Fitch Ratings
Category: Data & Analytics
Location: Chicago, IL, US
Date Posted: Apr 23, 2026
Structured Finance – Director, Asset-Backed Securities
Fitch Ratings is seeking a Credit Professional to join the Asset-Backed Securities Group in our Chicago or New York offices.
Fitch Ratings is adding a highly motivated credit professional to the Asset Backed Securities (ABS) team as a Director. The position will be responsible for a wide range of projects including assuming a role in rating ABS transactions and authoring market commentary and research.
Successful candidates should demonstrate an ability to lead new transaction analysis and apply macro trends impacting consumers to develop credit views. In this leadership role strong communication skills are essential to the role with broad internal and external responsibilities to disseminate credit views. The position covers North American ABS, with initial emphasis on consumer sectors such as auto loan and lease and unsecured installment loans.
What We Offer:
- Ability to grow your presence in ABS credit, along with the breadth and depth of your reach across different sectors, asset classes, structures and markets.
- An opportunity to be a lead coverage analyst in a growing and dynamic group at a global rating agency;
- A rewarding leadership role leading new rating analysis that is essential for the debt capital markets to make more informed decisions.
We’ll Count on You To:
- Lead deal teams to analyze critical credit, legal and structural elements of ABS transaction structures;
- Contribute to dynamic rating workflows by leading rating analysis on a portfolio of ABS transactions and participating externally with investors, issuers and bankers;
- Deploy and implement various credit tools and cashflow models to form analytical views and recommendations;
- Stay abreast of sector trends and communicate views internally and externally;
- Assist in the development of ratings criteria, including forming recommendations to bolster analysis and iteratively improve; and
- Lead and/or support sector trend research reports and projects.
What You Need to Have:
- We are looking for a credit professional with a BA/BS degree and a minimum of 7-years work experience with previous experience rating ABS transactions.
- Experience managing a team, ability to inspire and strategically plan workflows and progress on multiple projects in parallel.
- Fitch is a team-oriented work environment, so excellent interpersonal skills are essential, as is a high productivity work-ethic and a results-oriented mindset.
- Knack for communicating credit views (particularly in writing) and ability to analyze large data sets and form conclusions are required.
- Strong understanding of credit fundamentals and current economic conditions, combined with a willingness and ability to quickly learn new concepts and techniques.
What Would Make You Stand Out:
- Direct experience in evaluating new ABS transactions, either buy-side or sell-side is prized;
- CFA candidate, or other professional designations highlighting strong capacity for the role;
- Thoughtful views on economic trends in North America and expected impacts to consumer households and credit;
- Passion for cash flow modeling and loss forecasting analysis, with practical experience;
- Desire to expand your capabilities and expertise across ABS asset classes with a leading team in the credit markets.
Why Fitch?
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.
We are building incredible things at Fitch and we invite you to join us on our journey.
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 enables our clients to make important credit judgements with confidence.
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. 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 Group 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.
FOR NEW YORK ROLES ONLY: Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $150,000 and $180,000. Actual salaries will be determined on an individualized basis and may vary based on factors including but not limited to education, training, experience, past performance, and other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of Fitch’s total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, long-term incentives, and other benefits sponsored by Fitch.
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Fitch evaluates Finance Directors against credit rating and financial risk benchmarks. A CFA, CPA, or equivalent credential paired with experience in structured finance, sovereign debt, or fixed income reporting makes your profile directly relevant to their core business.
Target roles that map to LCA-filed positions
Search DOL's OFLC disclosure database for Fitch Ratings LCA filings under finance-related job titles. This reveals which locations and seniority levels they've actively sponsored, so you can prioritize offices with an established sponsorship pattern for your target function.
Clarify sponsorship scope before the offer stage
Fitch sponsors multiple visa types including H-1B, E-3, and TN. Ask your recruiter early which pathway applies to your situation. E-3 applicants especially benefit from confirming whether the LCA will be filed in time to meet consular appointment scheduling windows.
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If you're targeting a Green Card through EB-2 or EB-3, PERM requires Fitch to document a competitive recruitment process before filing. Understand that this process typically runs six months or longer, so flag your long-term immigration goals with HR during the offer negotiation phase.
Anticipate cap-year timing if you need H-1B
H-1B cap registrations open in March each year for an October 1 start date. If you're currently on F-1 OPT, verify your OPT expiration against the H-1B timeline. A STEM OPT extension can provide up to 24 additional months of work authorization if your lottery result is delayed.
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Does Fitch Ratings sponsor H-1B visas for Finance Directors?
Yes, Fitch Ratings sponsors H-1B visas for Finance Director positions. As a large financial services employer with international hiring needs, Fitch has an established process for H-1B petitions filed through USCIS. Candidates should confirm sponsorship eligibility with the recruiter early, since H-1B cap-subject cases require registration in March for an October start date.
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Applications go through Fitch Ratings' careers portal, where Finance Director roles are listed by region and business unit. Tailoring your application to credit market functions such as financial risk, regulatory reporting, or structured finance analytics improves your chances. Migrate Mate is a practical way to browse open Finance Director roles at Fitch that are flagged as visa-sponsorship eligible before applying directly.
Which visa types does Fitch Ratings commonly use for Finance Director roles?
Fitch Ratings sponsors a range of visa types for Finance Directors, including H-1B, E-3 for Australian nationals, TN for Canadian and Mexican professionals, and F-1 OPT and CPT for eligible graduates. For longer-term immigration goals, Fitch also supports EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card pathways, typically initiated after a candidate has been employed for a qualifying period.
What qualifications does Fitch Ratings expect for Finance Director candidates?
Fitch Ratings Finance Director roles generally require significant experience in financial analysis, reporting, or credit-related functions within investment management, banking, or financial services. A CFA, CPA, or MBA is commonly expected. Familiarity with regulatory reporting standards, multi-entity financial consolidation, or credit rating methodologies strengthens a candidate's profile considerably for this level of role.
How do I manage my visa timeline during the Fitch Ratings hiring process?
Finance Director hiring at Fitch can move through multiple interview rounds over several weeks. If you're on F-1 OPT with limited time remaining, communicate your authorization end date to the recruiter as early as possible. For H-1B cap cases, USCIS premium processing is available and reduces the adjudication window to roughly 15 business days, which matters when start date timing is tight.
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