Associate Director - Structured Finance Ratings, Esoteric Assets
Core
Assigns credit ratings to securities backed by non-traditional collateral (corporate securitizations, data centres, triple-net leases, transportation assets, De-Fi) by analyzing underlying asset performance, structural protections, and cash-flow mechanics.
Role type
Associate Director, Structured Finance Ratings (Esoteric ABS)
Builds
Independent credit opinions and market-relevant perspectives on complex instruments for issuers and investors.
Domain
Financial Services / Structured Finance / Credit Ratings
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery
Required skills
Cash flow analysis, credit fundamentals, structural analysis, legal document review, stakeholder management, coaching/mentorship, AI governance, process improvement, risk assessment, financial modeling
Preferred skills
CFA certification, Master's degree, experience with GenAI/LLMs, automation tooling, thought leadership
Technologies
GenAI/LLMs, internal rating models, data automation tools
Responsibilities
Lead surveillance and analytical updates for esoteric ABS portfolios; coach junior analysts on credit fundamentals and AI-enabled workflows; synthesize data into executive-ready narratives; drive adoption of responsible AI and automated workflows; manage relationships with internal and external clients.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities