Performance Operations is currently seeking an Associate Director based out of our Manchester office.
Fitch’s Performance Operations team is part of the Operations Group and this role supports the Structured Finance department around the world by providing the latest data from trustee reports. Fitch Ratings maintains periodic surveillance on over 1,500 European structured finance transactions.
What We Offer:
In this position, you will have the opportunity to team up with other talented colleagues in Performance Operations as well as other Fitch colleagues in offices around the world.
1. Opportunity to work with an amazing team, diverse, high-achieving, friendly and approachable
2. Exposure to structured products as well as opportunity to work with Structured Credit analysts
3. Opportunity to continue developing technical skills in Excel, VBA, SQL and learn Python
4. Work on independent projects to improve existing processes
We’ll Count on You To:
The primary role of Associate Director is to provide data, technical and analytical support for Fitch’s Structured Credit department as a member of the Manchester-based Performance Operations team.
Key Performance Objectives:
5. Creating and maintaining web crawlers for report sourcing
6. Managing collection of periodic surveillance data to deadline
7. Validation of the captured surveillance data
8. Maintaining and updating existing VBA to ensure continued functionality, as well as developing new features and functions to enhance capabilities
9. Analytical support - highlighting potential performance concerns to ratings’ analysts
Core responsibilities will include:
10. Managing the collection of reports and processing surveillance data from external sources
11. Collection and maintenance of data imported via bespoke tools written in VBA
12. Validating data through the complete workflow cycle
13. Mapping/Consolidating loans and bonds traded in CLO portfolios
14. Building working relationships with ratings’ analysts to review and maintain the data
15. Monitoring email inboxes and storing reports
16. Writing and updating all process documentation
What You Need to Have:
17. This is a demanding and exciting role so we are looking for highly motivated candidates with strong work ethic.
18. Candidates will be highly numerate and analytical, with knowledge in Excel, VBA, and SQL
19. The role involves close interaction with Fitch colleagues in offices around the world, it also involves interaction with external parties (trustees and servicers) across multiple locations so excellent communication skills and a cooperative attitude are essential.
20. Diligence, attention to detail and logical thinking will be key skills of a successful candidate.
What Would Make You Stand Out:
21. Prior experience and understanding of the workings and development of the securitisation markets and knowledge of structured products ( RMBS, CMBS, ABS, CDO)
22. Ability to solve problems using critical, rational and creative thinking
23. An interest and aptitude for the application of information technology to improving systems
24. A desire for continued professional development whilst in the position
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.