Associate Director - Financial Services, New York or Toronto
Core
Lead credit ratings for banks, brokers, exchanges, and clearinghouses in Canada and the U.S., managing a portfolio of 10-12 credits and conducting quantitative analytics and fundamental analysis.
Role type
Associate Director, Credit Analyst
Builds
Credit ratings and issuer surveillance reports for capital markets participants
Domain
Financial Services / Credit Risk / Capital Markets
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Credit analysis, Financial statement analysis, Fixed income/debt capital markets knowledge, Client relationship management, Quantitative analytics, Strategic thinking, Team mentoring, Advanced Excel/Word/PowerPoint, Database application skills
Preferred skills
CFA/FRM certification, Advanced degree, Resource management, Autonomy in complex environments
Technologies
Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Databases
Responsibilities
Lead all aspects of the Credit Ratings process including quantitative analytics, client meetings, issuer engagement, committee presentations, and rating publication. Manage a portfolio of 10-12 bank credits with ongoing surveillance using advanced fundamental credit analysis techniques. Conduct detailed research and high-level analysis on complex industry topics like capital frameworks and liquidity risk. Assist in developing junior analysts through coaching and mentoring. Collaborate with stakeholders across functions to build consensus and deliver strategic solutions.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities