Associate Director - Structured Finance Ratings, Esoteric Assets, New York, Denver, or Toronto
Core
Assign 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 Assets)
Builds
Independent credit opinions and market-relevant perspectives on complex instruments for issuers and investors.
Domain
Financial Services / Structured Finance / Credit Ratings
Required skills
Cash flow analysis, credit fundamentals, structural analysis, legal document review, stakeholder management, coaching/mentorship, AI governance, risk management, data reconciliation, thought leadership.
Preferred skills
Experience with De-Fi, triple-net leases, transportation ABS, private equity, time-share, whole business transactions.
Technologies
GenAI/LLMs, internal rating models, third-party modeling tools.
Responsibilities
Lead surveillance and analytical updates for a defined portfolio of esoteric assets; coach and mentor junior analysts on credit fundamentals and AI usage; synthesize data into executive-ready narratives; drive adoption of responsible AI workflows and automation; manage relationships with internal and external clients; contribute to thought leadership content.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities