Senior Director - Structured Finance

We are looking for an experienced individual to join ARC as a Senior Director, who will become one of the key analytical leaders in ARC’s Structured Finance Ratings unit in London.

The experienced individual will be one of the key analytical leaders in ARC’s Structured Finance Ratings unit reporting into the Head of Structured Finance. They will lead the most complex transactions including the analysis of quantitative, structural, legal and credit aspects of securitisation transactions both in a primary and surveillance capacity. Furthermore, the role includes writing research as well as working on special projects intended to enhance ARC's analytical approaches. The candidate will be expected to be a lead analyst in rating committees and provide opinions on the potential credit impact of different factors on the credit strength of rated transactions. They are also expected to mentor, develop and train less experienced analysts and may undertake certain managerial duties as required by the business. The role is ideally suited for someone looking to take the next step in their career, with the prospect of future career progression in a rapidly growing company. If you are looking for a position in a highly dynamic, fast paced and ambitious organisation, then ARC Ratings is the place for you.

Core responsibilities include:

• Lead the analysis of Structured Finance ratings and assessments for a diversified portfolio of asset classes. This includes: issuer meetings, preparing committee papers, preparing and reviewing press releases and written research reports;
• Represent ARC as a sector expert in stakeholder meetings and conferences;
• Lead the analysis of asset pools, assess transaction structures and cash flows using ARC’s methodologies and models/tools to formulate independent credit opinions.
• Act as the lead analyst reviewing legal documentation and third-party reports.
• Monitor the work of more junior analysts and support them in the credit process.
• Author ad-hoc high-quality sector commentaries and topical research, transactions and performance trends.
• Work with ARC’s Sector Heads and Head of Methodologies in reviewing and developing methodologies in Structured Finance;
• Lead in communication of rating discussions and rationale to market participants, including investment bankers, lawyers, rating advisors, and originator’s/issuer’s senior management;
• Conduct originator and servicer reviews as well as investor outreach meetings.
• Help develop and grow ARC Ratings’ Structured Finance unit by actively contributing in management discussions, along with mentoring and developing analysts in Structured Finance.

Qualifications:

• At least 10 years of structured finance or related experience required.
• Academic degree (MSc/BSc or equivalent) in finance, law, engineering, mathematics, real estate, economics, statistics or other related quantitative field.
• Strong quantitative aptitude, proven analytical skills and logical analytical thought process; strong attention to detail.
• Expert understanding of investment, financial and fixed income markets.
• Fluent written and verbal communications skills in English essential.
• Leadership experience in handling structured finance relationships.
• Ability to communicate effectively in conferences and meetings and build relationships with issuers, investors, bankers, journalists and other market professionals.
• Sound judgment and highest ethical standards; capable of developing and championing independent opinions and defending own views.
• Proactive, flexible, diligent and dependable.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize, delegate, meet tight deadlines and work under pressure.
• High level knowledge and ability to use Microsoft Office software.
• Ability to travel across EMEA/UK as required.
• Strong credit, financial modelling skills.
• Expert understanding of industry, regulatory and economic aspects affecting structured finance.
• Spoken and written proficiency in at least one other language advantageous.

Role location: London - We are open to all applications within UK. This position has the potential to be a hybrid role.